--- title: "Catering and Events Management & Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-08" --- # Catering and Events Management & Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c76e79c8-efbb-4d9d-b2f6-ef78e5568e24.json) ## Summary The Barrow in Furness Borough Council is seeking contractors for Catering and Events Management & Associated Cleaning Services at key venues within Barrow-in-Furness. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13 January 2020. This opportunity encompasses a five-year contract, with a possibility of extending for three additional years, intended to commence on 1 April 2020 and concluding on 3 April 2028. The procurement method is selective, using a negotiated procedure under the services category for catering. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering and cleaning service providers looking to expand their operations, particularly those with experience in managing similar contracts at high-profile venues. Businesses that align with the council's vision and commitment to high standards of service will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating operational excellence and a strong track record in delivering quality services. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the council to position themselves effectively for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Statement of Services Prepared September 2019 to support the tender process for catering and cleaning contracts relating to council operated venues in the town of Barrow-in-Furness. There are three options for contract bids, which comprise of catering and cleaning services for the following: 1) The Forum Theatre 2) The Dock Museum 3) Both venues as above 1. Opportunity The council is now commencing the tender process relating to the provision of these services at the venues from early 2020 and will be offering a contract term of 5 years with the opportunity to extend the contract by a further 3 years if both parties are in agreement and subject to satisfactory performance. The form of contract will be the council's Standard Service Contract, along with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) setting out more operational detail and specifications. At this stage the council is looking for interested parties to complete a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) in order to pass the due diligence required to progress to the tender stage. The full tender specification pack will be provided after interested parties have passed this stage and will provide details of performance standards and related procedures that the contractor is required to meet in this contract. The contract for each venue includes the exclusive rights to provide the catering and cleaning services at that venue and therefore the council is seeking applications from suitability qualified and experienced contractors able to provide evidence of the operation and management of similar contracts. The council will be looking for a contractor/s to operate these services who will share the council's vision for the future of the venues as well as the overall ethos and business approach. The venues are high profile in the area and, as such need to retain their high standards and excellent reputation, of which the catering and cleaning are obviously integral elements. For more information or to express an interest in the opportunity please go to https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f70284-7b0a-46ab-baed-3ee35bd9136a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 3 Apr 2028 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA14 2LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool | | Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 8 Jan 2020 at 13:47 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f70284-7b0a-46ab-baed-3ee35bd9136a - 8 Jan 2020 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0dc3247-b900-4101-972a-dd31dd7840d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0dc3247-b900-4101-972a-dd31dd7840d1 8th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f70284-7b0a-46ab-baed-3ee35bd9136a 8th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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