--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Community Operation and Management of the Cafe at the Old Town Quarry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Expressions of Interest for Community Operation and Management of the Cafe at the Old Town Quarry Buyer: WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c45a7b-4928-4fb3-bb20-7b01f5cda10d.json) ## Summary Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is inviting Expressions of Interest for the community operation and management of the café at the Old Town Quarry, with a focus on restaurant and food-serving services. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, seeking organisations with proven experience in similar projects, financial capability, excellent Health and Safety records, and a commitment to paying the Real Living Wage. The tender documents will be issued in mid-April 2025, and the project is expected to commence in late summer 2025. Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest by 12 noon on Friday, 11th April 2025. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the catering and food-service industry to expand their portfolio and engage in a community-oriented project. Organisations well-suited to compete are those with substantial experience in running similar operations and the capacity to deliver high-quality services. Additionally, businesses that prioritise social value and employee welfare by paying the Real Living Wage are encouraged to apply. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the potential to enhance their market presence and reputation within the local community. ## Notice Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to undertake the operation and management of the cafe at the Old Town Quarry. This is an exciting opportunity as the Quarry moves to a new phase of operation, opening summer 2025. The organisation will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide-ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements required to ensure the running of the cafe (over 7 days a week) is successful and enhances the offer of site. Organisations from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by WSMTC in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with organisations who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees. Organisations from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out by WSMTC. WSMTC will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying organisations to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued Mid April, work is anticipated to start late Summer 2025. The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria. An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. -Proven experience in type and scale of work within a similar setting -Proven experience in a catering sector organisation Pass / Fail -Financial capability (adequately resourced to undertake the contract works) -Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) -Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage. -Confirmation that the organisation will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence the contract late Summer 2025. Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: * Organisation name, status, address, contact name and if applicable registration number * Company bankers name and account number * Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation * Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words) * Confirmation that the organisation will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence the contract late Summer 2025. Expression of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 11th April 2025 FAO: Email: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185ba59c-9def-4c60-b3a4-d706b260f01a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1LN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185ba59c-9def-4c60-b3a4-d706b260f01a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185ba59c-9def-4c60-b3a4-d706b260f01a 3rd March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/075fe736-2648-4df3-b31a-c0f90628b8fa ## Notice URLs - http://wsm-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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