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title: "The Food WorksSW Operator"
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# The Food WorksSW Operator

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd150549-8e53-4cd3-aa8b-19e0c9244f40

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has concluded a direct award contract with Future Food Partnership CIC for the operation of Food Works South West, a food and drink innovation centre located at Weston Business Quarter in Weston-super-Mare. Classified under business services (CPV code: 79000000), this procurement, with a total value of £3.9 million, is at the award stage and spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2030. The tender was finalised on 21st August 2024, and businesses had until 5th August 2024 to submit their applications.

This concession contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the scale and specific requirements of the innovation centre operations. Businesses specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services will find this contract particularly advantageous due to the comprehensive service needs. The direct award process indicates a streamlined procurement pathway, fostering an environment where capable organisations can seamlessly step into the role and drive innovation and efficiency at Food Works South West.

## Notice

A concession contract to operate Food Works South West, a North Somerset Council owned food and drink innovation centre located at Weston Business Quarter in Weston-super-Mare.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdd0ec6-b488-44da-a6cc-8e946cb15303 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,900,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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 | FUTURE FOOD PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdd0ec6-b488-44da-a6cc-8e946cb15303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdd0ec6-b488-44da-a6cc-8e946cb15303
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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