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title: "NMAG and APM Cafe Operator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f86bbc48-ea71-4dda-984b-1fe5c4952030"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-02"
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# NMAG and APM Cafe Operator

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f86bbc48-ea71-4dda-984b-1fe5c4952030

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is actively seeking tenders for a catering operator to manage the café at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG) and provide occasional services at Abington Park Museum (APM). This procurement, classified under the "Catering services" category, adopts an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period will close on 21 August 2024 at noon, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2024, lasting until 30 September 2027. The project is based in Northampton, within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender is particularly suitable for SMEs, providing an opportunity to deliver a high-quality, sustainable food and beverage service, enhance visitor experience, and transform the café into a destination venue.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand within the catering and food service industry. The successful bidder will have the chance to collaborate with the museum team, contribute to the cultural landscape of Northampton, and develop the café into a sought-after venue. Businesses with a focus on locally-sourced and sustainable food services, as well as those adept at enhancing visitor experiences, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) invites tenders for a catering operator to manage the cafe at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG) and provide occasional services at Abington Park Museum (APM). The successful contractor will deliver a high-quality, locally-sourced, sustainable food and beverage service, enhance visitor experience, and develop the cafe into a destination venue. With a significant potential for growth, this is an exciting opportunity to partner with the museum team and contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Northampton. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d40bc9b-4f56-4612-ab9e-8b93691df2bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d40bc9b-4f56-4612-ab9e-8b93691df2bf
- 19 Jul 2024 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d40bc9b-4f56-4612-ab9e-8b93691df2bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d40bc9b-4f56-4612-ab9e-8b93691df2bf
  2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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