--- title: "GB-Lincoln: Barbican Creative Hub - Cafe Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2024-10-02" --- # GB-Lincoln: Barbican Creative Hub - Cafe Operator Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is inviting tenders for the role of café operator at its new Barbican Creative Hub, located in the East Midlands, UK. This vibrant space is set to open in March 2025 and aims to serve the local creative community, offering a "morning to evening" service with a focus on locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. The café will be situated near busy transportation hubs, ensuring high footfall from commuters, tourists, and creatives. The current procurement stage is in the tender phase, with submissions being accepted until 23rd October 2024. The initial contract is for five years, with the possibility of renewal, starting from 3rd March 2025 to 4th March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the industry category is catering services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to establish a presence in a high-traffic location and engage with a diverse customer base. The successful operator will benefit from flexible financial arrangements and the chance to collaborate on a variety of hub events such as art exhibitions and private functions. Ideal candidates would be those experienced in the café and catering services, with strong capabilities in customer service, staff training, and kitchen management. Given the emphasis on quality and community engagement, businesses with a track record of innovative and high-quality food offerings will find this opportunity particularly suitable for their growth ambitions. ## Notice The University of Lincoln invites tenders from experienced cafe operators for its Barbican Creative Hub, a vibrant space for the local creative community, opening in March 2025. The cafe bar will offer a "morning to evening" service, prioritizing locally sourced ingredients and high-quality, diverse menus catering to dietary preferences. The hub's location near busy transportation hubs ensures high footfall, making it a key destination for commuters, tourists, and creatives. The operator is expected to provide excellent customer service and collaborate on hub events, such as art exhibitions and private functions. Financial arrangements include flexible models, either a percentage commission or a base rent plus commission. The initial contract will be for five years, with an option to renew, and the operator will manage all day-to-day operations, including staff training and kitchen management. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243be840-267d-4260-985d-16fb1bba1c43 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2030 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN2 2LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | West Lindsey | | Electoral ward | Nettleham | | Westminster constituency | Gainsborough | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243be840-267d-4260-985d-16fb1bba1c43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243be840-267d-4260-985d-16fb1bba1c43 2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lincoln:-Barbican-Creative-Hub---Café-Operator/3S7A76F46U Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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