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title: "Culture & leisure site concession - Mill Lane, Portsdown Hill"
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buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Culture & leisure site concession - Mill Lane, Portsdown Hill

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da568649-36b4-40be-a2f1-603532ec72cd

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is inviting bids for a catering concession contract at Mill Lane, Portsdown Hill. The contract will run from 30th March 2024 to 29th March 2026. Key dates include the deadline for clarification requests on Friday 16th February, and the quotation return deadline on Thursday 22nd February. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period starts on 30th March 2024.

This tender offers the opportunity for catering businesses to provide mobile food and drink services at a popular leisure site. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract duration and income potential make it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their catering services. Businesses should adhere to the specific deadlines outlined in the procurement timetable to participate effectively in the bidding process.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to award a catering concession contract from 30th March 2024 - 29th March 2026, for a mobile unit which can include hot and cold food and drink provision but not for the sale of ice-cream. The Mobile concession unit site is located at Mill Lane, Portsdown Hill and has an income expectation of offers in the region of PS650. Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. Request for Quotation published - Wednesday 31st January 2024 Deadline for requests for clarification - Friday 16th February at 12:00 Quotation return deadline - Thursday 22nd February at 12:00 Evaluation of returns completed by Monday 4th March 2024 Contracts awarded from Thursday 7th March 2024 Please note: All successful bidders will be awarded a contract on Thursday 7th March. However, they cannot commence trading until the specific date for their site as this will be the start date for the lease agreement. Please ensure that all requests for clarification are issued via InTend correspondence by Thursday 22nd March. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb25184d-c717-4005-9c6d-efda7ba01da2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb25184d-c717-4005-9c6d-efda7ba01da2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb25184d-c717-4005-9c6d-efda7ba01da2
  31st January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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