--- title: "Expression of Interest for Derby City Parks Mobile Catering" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-07" --- # Expression of Interest for Derby City Parks Mobile Catering Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the provision of mobile catering services at various parks across Derby. This tender, titled "Expression of Interest for Derby City Parks Mobile Catering", falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services industry category. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with a deadline for interested parties to submit their proposals by 14:00 on Friday, 17th March 2017. Operators may propose for any number of licences offered as separate Lots across several sites including Allestree Park, Derby Arboretum, and others, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the catering sector. Those specialising in food and beverage services, particularly mobile catering, will find this advantageous, especially as the Council aims to enhance the visitor experience at local parks and increase footfall. Potential bidders should prepare innovative proposals to meet the requirements of park users and align with the objectives of Derby LIVE and the Council’s Parks Team. ## Notice Expressions of Interest (EoI) are sought for exciting opportunities to deliver mobile catering facilities on one or more parks across the city for Food & Beverages and/or Ice Cream. Mobile catering has historically been provided on a number of parks across the city of Derby. It will be important for the mobile catering operator to understand and work in conjunction the Council to: * deliver in the city's parks what the Council's Parks Team and Derby LIVE are aiming to achieve; * complement existing provision on key sites where catering is already offered; * look to provide a provision that meets park users requirements; * offer added value to sites, attract new park users and increase footfall to the parks. There are a number of sites where mobile catering has traditionally been provided and are offering new licences. These are as follows: Allestree Park * Ice Cream * Food and Beverages Derby Arboretum * Ice Cream Restricted hours - 5.00pm to 8.00pm only 7 days per week Darley Playing Fields * Ice Cream * Food and Beverages King George V Playing Fields * Ice Cream Racecourse Playing Fields * Ice Cream * Food and Beverages Each of the Licences will be offered as a separate Lot and interested operators may put forward proposals for any number of lots. Additional information: Expressions of Interest (EoI) are sought for exciting opportunities to deliver mobile catering facilities on one or more parks across the city for Food & Beverages and/or Ice Cream. Mobile catering has historically been provided on a number of parks across the city of Derby. It will be important for the mobile catering operator to understand and work in conjunction the Council to: * deliver in the city's parks what the Council's Parks Team and Derby LIVE are aiming to achieve; * complement existing provision on key sites where catering is already offered; * look to provide a provision that meets park users requirements; * offer added value to sites, attract new park users and increase footfall to the parks. There are a number of sites where mobile catering has traditionally been provided and are offering new licences. These are as follows: Allestree Park * Ice Cream * Food and Beverages Derby Arboretum * Ice Cream Restricted hours - 5.00pm to 8.00pm only 7 days per week Darley Playing Fields * Ice Cream * Food and Beverages King George V Playing Fields * Ice Cream Racecourse Playing Fields * Ice Cream * Food and Beverages Each of the Licences will be offered as a separate Lot and interested operators may put forward proposals for any number of lots.. This will take place using the East Mids Tenders e-tendering portal and you will need to register your company details at https://www.eastmidstenders.org. Registration is a quick and easy process done by going to the website and clicking on the 'REGISTER' link at the top of the page. Further details of the exercise, including how to respond, are available on the portal (Project ID: DN247123) Please note: organisations wishing to take part must express an interest by 12:00 on Thursday 16th March. It is recommended you express and interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit your response. The deadline for responses is 14:00 on Friday 17th March 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d016db7e-5277-4613-aa62-b30f68e88633 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2017 at 17:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d016db7e-5277-4613-aa62-b30f68e88633 - 7 Mar 2017 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d016db7e-5277-4613-aa62-b30f68e88633 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d016db7e-5277-4613-aa62-b30f68e88633 7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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