--- title: "WP3753 - Cafeteria Concession Opportunity at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2021-09-22" --- # WP3753 - Cafeteria Concession Opportunity at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62f0b0a-0647-4994-bbec-871c9f1dc2fd.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is seeking to appoint a Concession Operator for the Cafeteria at the Arboretum Visitor Centre, a move aimed at enhancing catering services within Walsall's premier park. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure, and submissions are due by 12:00 on 6th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 5th November 2021 and will run for three years, with potential extensions of up to two 12-month periods. This opportunity falls under the 'Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services' category, with delivery required in the West Midlands, postal code WS1 1TP. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in high-quality food and beverage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, or social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are well-suited to meet the Council's objective of providing diverse catering options and enhancing the overall visitor experience. Companies that can deliver innovative marketing strategies alongside excellent service and product offerings will be particularly competitive in this process. ## Notice 1.1 Walsall Council wishes to procure a good quality Concession operator, to staff and run the Arboretum Visitor Centre's Cafeteria. 1.2 The Arboretum is Walsall's premier park and Walsall Council is committed to providing a high quality catering choice to park users, residents of Walsall and visitors to the town. The type, range and choice of food offer is increasingly becoming a factor in the way visitor attraction sites are judged and is now seen as part of the overall visitor experience. The Council have the following objectives for the Cafeteria at the Arboretum: (a) To provide high quality refreshments, meals, drinks and snacks to a standard that will meet the needs of different user groups* and encourage and stimulate further demand, (b) To market and promote the Cafeteria and seek continual improvement in catering provision to all customers, in order to retain existing clientele and attract new customers (c) To generate a reasonable income for Walsall Council to re-invest in services for the residents of Walsall. *User Groups include 'one off' visitors to the park; regular park users; event attendees (Park Runners); party hosts; business function hosts and meeting hosts. 1.3 It is envisaged that the contract will commence on the 5th of November 2021 for a period of 3 (three) years until the 4th of November 2024, with the Council having the option to unilaterally extend the contract for a further 2 (two) periods of up to 12 months each. 1.4 The Council is looking to appoint one Concession Operator for this Contract. 1.5 The procurement process being used is an Open process. Additional information: See project WP3753 - InTend Procurement Portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a358514-da63-4f8a-a3d8-e59d8d61f4e9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 4 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 09:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a358514-da63-4f8a-a3d8-e59d8d61f4e9 - 22 Sep 2021 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a358514-da63-4f8a-a3d8-e59d8d61f4e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a358514-da63-4f8a-a3d8-e59d8d61f4e9 22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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