--- title: "Lumps Fort, Southsea - Concession Business Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-16" --- # Lumps Fort, Southsea - Concession Business Opportunity Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting tenders for a concession business opportunity at Lumps Fort, Southsea. This initiative falls under the services sector, particularly in the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with significant deadlines approaching: site tours are scheduled for 18th and 19th October 2018, and the initial tender submission deadline is set for 5th November 2018. The selected operator is expected to commence operations by Easter 2019 at the latest, with an initial lease term of 10 years, potentially extendable to 15 years. The contract will require a guaranteed rental income of £125,000 over the first five years, along with a minimum turnover percentage paid to the Authority. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the hospitality, catering, and entertainment sectors, particularly those experienced in managing operations within historical or high-traffic locations. Operators capable of delivering a high-quality commercial offer that aligns with the unique character of the site are particularly encouraged to apply. The opportunity to maximise footfall from nearby attractions like the Southsea Rose Gardens and Canoe Lake positions this venture favourably for businesses aiming for growth in a vibrant community setting. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council 'the Authority' is inviting tenders from Operators for the running of high quality business activities at Lumps Fort, Southsea. The Fort dates from the 18th Century and is a locally listed building with significant historical importance. Located on Southsea seafront, the Fort is home to the Southsea Rose Gardens, a beautiful and peaceful garden of reflection and the Model Village. Adjacent is Canoe Lake which is a busy and vibrant destination for families and children, particularly during the summer months. The area, along with the numerous sporting facilities available nearby, sees significant footfall along all pedestrian routes. The Authority is offering a floor space of approximately 213m2 (2,300ft2) at Lumps Fort. The premises consist of two large open spaces and several small spaces off the main area. There may also be opportunity to utilise outside space. The Authority is seeking an Operator who can deliver a high quality, commercial offer in keeping with the premises' location which maximises the premises' unique setting and is complementary to the local area. The Authority will require the Operator to work collaboratively on mutually incentivised open book partnership basis. The Operator will be required to cover all capital costs including for fit out, statutory approvals, service connections, etc. and all ongoing maintenance costs in accordance with the lease agreement. The Authority's preference is for the Operator to have opened the new business venture by Easter 2019 but no later than Summer 2019. The initial lease term will be for 10 years extendable up to a maximum total term of 15 years in increments to be agreed. The Authority's preference will be for the lease and associated contract to include for a mid-point break clause. The Authority is seeking a guaranteed a guaranteed rental income of ?125,000 over the initial 5 years. The Authority's preference is to achieve a rental income from year 1 but will consider proposals that include for a stepped arrangement, subject to the achievement of the total rental income value stated over the term. The Authority's preference is to include for a rent review clause to be applied every 3 years in line with standard practice but is open to offers which do not include for this. The Operator will be required to pay 5% of turnover as a minimum to the Authority. The Authority's preference is for the turnover share to apply from the outset. The Authority is applying the following procurement timetable and process in order to make an award to the successful Operator by no later than 14th January 2019. o Site Tours - Thursday 18th October and Friday 19th October 2018 o Deadline for clarification requests - 23:59 on Wednesday 24th October 2018 o Stage 1 tender return deadline - 10:00 on Monday 5th November 2018 o Feedback and discussion meetings - w/c 12th November 2018 o Stage 2 documents r... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest from Operators for the running of high quality business activities at Lumps Fort, Southsea. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1188c164-48bd-45f3-b61c-1bb56ecf3cd9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2029 | | 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 2BJ | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55510000 - Canteen services - 55520000 - Catering services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 92300000 - Entertainment services - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services - 92330000 - Recreational-area services - 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92600000 - Sporting services - 92700000 - Cybercafé services - 98320000 - Hairdressing and beauty treatment services - 98321000 - Hairdressing services - 98322000 - Beauty treatment services - 98330000 - Physical well-being services - 98334000 - Wellness services - 98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services - 98342000 - Work environment services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2018 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1188c164-48bd-45f3-b61c-1bb56ecf3cd9 - 10 Oct 2018 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1188c164-48bd-45f3-b61c-1bb56ecf3cd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1188c164-48bd-45f3-b61c-1bb56ecf3cd9 16th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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