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title: "The Box Concession Tender for the Provision of Catering Services"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Box Concession Tender for the Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e42c151c-cbce-49c5-9d28-a3550ca85584

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has launched an open tender titled "The Box Concession Tender for the Provision of Catering Services," which seeks to engage suppliers for catering operations at The Box in Plymouth, South West England. The procurement process is currently active and is set to conclude on 29 April 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 30 August 2024. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on canteen and catering services.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering, food service management, and event logistics. Businesses proficient in operating bistro-style environments and providing venue hire catering will find this tender particularly relevant. The winning bidder will have the chance to develop a strong presence in a vibrant cultural venue while catering to a diverse clientele.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council Tender for Operating the Bistro Bar, Takeaway Kiosks and Venue Hire Catering Concessions at The Box, Plymouth. Lot 1 - Operating, sales, marketing and business development of the bistro bar and takeaway kiosks at the Box, Plymouth; procure and carry out works for every aspect of the kitchen fit-out process; procure and carry outworks for every aspect of the agreed bistro bar interior design scheme. Lot 2 - Provision, sales, marketing and business development of all venue hire catering at The Box, Plymouth Lot 3 - All Catering Business at The Box, Plymouth - i.e. Lot 1 (Operating, sales, marketing and business development of the bistro bar and takeaway kiosks; procure and carry out works for every aspect of the kitchen fit-out process; procure and carry out works for every aspect of the agreed bistro bar interior design scheme),and Lot 2 (Provision, sales, marketing and business development of all venue hire catering).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b975080-b076-4abf-b712-68734b1c34b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b975080-b076-4abf-b712-68734b1c34b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b975080-b076-4abf-b712-68734b1c34b0
  4th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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