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title: "museum catering and hire"
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# museum catering and hire

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec3b7b81-5609-4c72-8d87-8327fe483ad9

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "museum catering and hire" to select a contractor to operate food and beverage services at M Shed and BMAG in Bristol, England. This procurement, categorised under hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, is currently in the Tender stage and will remain open until 4th August 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and is valued between £7 million and £8 million. The process is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those experienced in managing café services and event management at cultural venues. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusion and support smaller businesses. With the potential for considerable growth in the events management aspect and the requirement to work closely with Bristol Culture staff to ensure compliance with museum standards, businesses that can offer innovative catering solutions and outstanding customer service will be well positioned to succeed.

## Notice

To find a contractor to operate an established successful concession business at M Shed and BMAG that delivers food and beverage through two cafes and events management. The cafes are an integral part of the museum visit and we want visitors to have an enjoyable, value for money experience. Events and private functions have become a critical area of business despite being well established, offer growth potential. We are a museum service first and the Contractor will need to work with Bristol Culture staff to understand and work within the conditions required for care of museum objects and the fabric of historic buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3306275b-225e-450b-a598-fee348d1b74c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2017 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3306275b-225e-450b-a598-fee348d1b74c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3306275b-225e-450b-a598-fee348d1b74c
  29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=51ca3c79-c708-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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