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title: "Mobile catering services in a number of Blackburn with Darwen parks"
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# Mobile catering services in a number of Blackburn with Darwen parks

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb406e72-acc2-4c00-9164-e6f639aa03e0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, seeking mobile catering services for various parks within the Blackburn with Darwen area. The tender, titled "Mobile catering services in a number of Blackburn with Darwen parks," was initiated under a selective procurement method and is classified in the hospitality and retail trade services category. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2024, with a possible extension of 12 months. The tender period closed on 15th February 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the catering industry. Providers of mobile catering, food service, and events management in the United Kingdom would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on delivering services within community parks and recreational areas in Blackburn with Darwen.

## Notice

Contract for mobile catering services in a number of parks/ playing fields within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen for a three year period commencing on 1st April 2021 and ending on 31st March 2024 with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef09b079-c1e1-4399-a5f5-ee26e34a62d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,160 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIPPLEHEAD ICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef09b079-c1e1-4399-a5f5-ee26e34a62d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef09b079-c1e1-4399-a5f5-ee26e34a62d1
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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