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title: "Highcliffe Castle Temporary Catering Provision"
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# Highcliffe Castle Temporary Catering Provision

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bceea7af-672c-4f87-b1d1-bb929699e9c1

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking quotes for the provision of a mobile catering solution at Highcliffe Castle. The contract is expected to start in February 2024, with an anticipated end date between May and July 2024. The service is required 7 days a week between 10am and 4pm. Suppliers must access the full procurement documentation through the council's Tendering system and submit responses electronically before the deadline on February 1, 2024. The procurement falls under the 'Canteen and catering services' category, with a contract value of £2400 GBP.

This tender from Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council offers opportunities for SMEs in the catering and hospitality industry. Businesses providing mobile catering services, including hot and cold drinks, lunch items, and various dietary options, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for a competitive process, giving SMEs a chance to secure a contract for supplying catering services at Highcliffe Castle. The contract period stretches from February to May 2024, providing a short-term business opportunity for interested suppliers.

## Notice

BCP Council are seeking quotes for the provision of a mobile catering solution at Highcliffe Castle. The anticipated start date for this contract will be February 2024. It is anticipated that the contract will end between May and July 2024. The contract is expected to run until the new Tea Rooms provider is able to open following completion of an ongoing tender process. Service is required 7 days a week between the hours of 10am-4pm at a minimum. The service must provide as a minimum: * Hot drinks including freshly made barista coffee e.g. flat white/cappuccino * Cold drinks including fruit juices, fizzy drinks and bottled water * Lunch items including, sandwiches, paninis, soup etc * Options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dietary requirements * Sweet treats including cakes and pastries * Options for children * Ice cream Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e91ac7-cec9-417e-b51b-9e2fd58e32ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2024 - 15 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e91ac7-cec9-417e-b51b-9e2fd58e32ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e91ac7-cec9-417e-b51b-9e2fd58e32ac
  18th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=db9b9c56-2cb5-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents'

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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