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title: "Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession"
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# Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2e563db-5e10-431b-8949-091340e565e6

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a catering concession contract for Highcliffe Castle to Openwide International Ltd. The contract has a total value of £269,816 and will run from June 2024 to May 2029. The procurement process started with an open tender published on September 15, 2023, and the tender deadline was October 27, 2023. The main procurement category is services, specifically canteen and catering services. This presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the catering industry, particularly small and medium enterprises, to provide catering and refreshment services at Highcliffe Castle for at least the next five years.

The successful Operator will be responsible for managing all operational aspects of the café, including staff welfare, employment legislation, training, and certification. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, as the buying organisation, is based in Bournemouth, England. The contract period spans a significant timeframe, creating a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. Businesses in the catering industry, especially those with experience in managing large cafés and outdoor seating areas, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition and encouraging SME participation in the tendering process.

## Notice

BCP Council seeking an experienced Operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. The Council is seeking prospective Operators who wish to support visitor needs by providing them with a quality catering and refreshment offer, from the existing tea rooms building, with the option to provide satellite kiosks over busier periods. The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years. The anticipated start date of the contract is December 2023. With the Concession opening its doors from February 2024. The successful Operator is required to manage and carry out all operational aspects of the cafe including, but not limited to, staff welfare, employment legislation, training, certification, and illness. There are currently 70 covers inside the Tea Rooms and a large seating area outside which is available during good weather. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795f598-1c8a-4fe6-995b-6cec831c7753 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £269,816 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENWIDE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795f598-1c8a-4fe6-995b-6cec831c7753
- 15 Sep 2023 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b31ed1-4d27-4d96-8e18-4632b189acfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795f598-1c8a-4fe6-995b-6cec831c7753
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b31ed1-4d27-4d96-8e18-4632b189acfa
  15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59482516-1726-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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