--- title: "P0873 - Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-21" --- # P0873 - Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c87e08d3-269c-45f5-a2f7-2a61b53438cd.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of mobile catering services in various parks, classified under the catering services industry (CPV code 55520000). The concession contract/licence begins on 1st February 2025 and runs through to 31st January 2029. An exception is the concession at Boldmere Gate in Sutton Park, which runs initially for two years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender process allowed for bids to be submitted until 11th October 2024. The awarded suppliers will operate in specifically designated pitch locations within the parks of Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses involved in the catering industry, especially for SMEs tailored to mobile catering operations. The awarded suppliers include Barista Express, Kays ices, Khatkar Company UK, Mac's ices, MMW, Shufflebottom's Catering, and Verrecchia Ices, indicating a diverse range of caterers involved. Businesses proficient in mobile and flexible service delivery that can adapt to park opening times would be particularly well-suited to this opportunity. The contract structure, permitting vehicular and pedestrian rights for delivery, further facilitates operational efficiency and the potential for increased income through customer engagement in popular park areas. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is seeking bids for a concession contract/licence(s) for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks. This is an income only contract. Bidders are advised to ensure that they are fully familiar with the nature and extent of the operating concession contract/licence. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain for themselves, at their own expense, all information necessary for the preparation of their submission. Bids may be submitted for one, multiple or all of the available pitches. The agreement(s) will be awarded to one supplier per pitch. Please note - at the Council's discretion direct awards can / maybe provided where deemed appropriate, even if multiple bids received for the same pitches. Each pitch will have a concession contract/operating licence granted for a period of 4 years, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. Please note: the Boldmere Gate (Sutton Park) pitch is the exception to this; the Boldmere Gate pitch will have a concession contract/operating licence granted for 2 years, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026., with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The operating hours of the mobile catering operations will be in line with the sites/parks' opening and closing times only. The Licence/contract will include vehicular and pedestrian rights for the Concessionaire to deliver to the Concession site along designated routes. Operation/trading is strictly limited to the designated pitch locations (Concession Site) within the park only. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 11th October 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c275803d-4c2d-483c-be66-4ecaa9c5014f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £822,280 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | BARISTA EXPRESS; KAYS ICES; KHATKAR; MAC'S ICES; MMW; SHUFFLEBOTTOM'S CATERING; VERRECCHIA ICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c275803d-4c2d-483c-be66-4ecaa9c5014f - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c275803d-4c2d-483c-be66-4ecaa9c5014f - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c275803d-4c2d-483c-be66-4ecaa9c5014f - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c275803d-4c2d-483c-be66-4ecaa9c5014f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c275803d-4c2d-483c-be66-4ecaa9c5014f 21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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