--- title: "Event Catering Concessions 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-16" --- # Event Catering Concessions 2018 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c063cf1f-1671-44de-9566-1559b2254a88.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking operators for its "Event Catering Concessions 2018" procurement process, aimed at providing food and drink services at three key events in Portsmouth. The events include the Lord Mayor's Rural and Seaside Show (5th - 7th May), Armed Forces Day (30th June), and the Portsmouth International Kite Festival (11th - 12th August). The tender, classified under catering services, is currently in the active planning stage with a submission deadline of 16th March 2018. The contracts will follow an open procurement method, specifically through an open procedure that is below threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering and hospitality industry to expand their business. Operators providing hot and cold food and drink, including snacks and sweets, as well as ice cream vendors, will find this an advantageous occasion to showcase their offerings. With the ability to bid for one or more events, businesses can leverage these popular local festivities to engage with a diverse audience and potentially increase their market presence in the region. ## Notice The Council are seeking to appoint a number of operators to provide food and drink catering units/ stands for three events being held in Portsmouth in 2018. - Lord Mayor's Rural and Seaside Show, taking place on Castle Field on the 5th - 7th May - Portsmouth International Kite Festival, taking place on Southsea Common on the 11th - 12th August - Armed Forces Day, taking place on Southsea Common on the 30th June Bids are sought from hot and cold food catering units (providing meals, snacks and sweets), hot and cold drinks units (which can include iced slush drinks) and ice cream providers. Indicative numbers and split of each type of catering unit are included in the application information and guidance. The contracts will take the form of a service concession which will require payment to the Council from the successful operators. Operators are able to bid for one or more events. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Event Catering Concessions 2018. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf6f843-2df2-4173-b1af-e259abd1bc07 | | 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 | 16 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2018 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf6f843-2df2-4173-b1af-e259abd1bc07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf6f843-2df2-4173-b1af-e259abd1bc07 16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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