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title: "006038 - Cafe Operator Concession"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-09"
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# 006038 - Cafe Operator Concession

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dce6264a-2ddf-4218-8cda-d5231625ead8

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is seeking a café concession operator for its Community & Information Hub and Library, which is located in the city centre. This contract, titled "006038 - Café Operator Concession", is classified under cafeteria services and has a value of £80,000. The procurement process follows an open method, and the current stage is the awarded phase, which began on 1st November 2018 and will last for three years, with options for two 12-month extensions. Key deadlines included a tender submission end date of 4th May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cafeteria and catering industry, particularly those capable of operating in high-traffic public venues. Given the library's status as the fifth busiest in the country with over 700,000 visitors annually, suitable applicants may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to establish a presence in North East England. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and growth within a vibrant community hub.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a cafe concession operator for the Newcastle City Community & Information Hub and Library in the centre of the city. The facility was built in 2009 as part of a PFI agreement lasting 25 years till February 2034. The Library attracts in excess of over 700,000 visitors each year, has 80,000 active users and hosts 500 events per annum across its 9 function rooms, making it the 5th busiest library in the country. In addition, the building hosts a variety of other services and departments, which means approximately 100 staff are based in the building. The contract period will commence on 1st November 2018 for 3 years with a possible extension for a further 2x12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64bdc0-9bb5-45cf-9963-33f0d6ea5800 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2018 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64bdc0-9bb5-45cf-9963-33f0d6ea5800
- 23 Mar 2018 at 17:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2cc915a-22ef-4d63-bc48-05bd07a44e19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64bdc0-9bb5-45cf-9963-33f0d6ea5800
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2cc915a-22ef-4d63-bc48-05bd07a44e19
  23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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