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title: "Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Castle and Malone House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bea0"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-09-21"
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# Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Castle and Malone House

Buyer: BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bea0

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council is seeking to enhance catering services at its iconic venues, Belfast Castle and Malone House, through a contract valued at approximately £5 million over a five-year period. This procurement process is in the award stage after an initial tender was published for suppliers to express interest. Key dates include the meeting with prospective suppliers on 29th July 2021, and negotiations occurred with Event Warrior Ltd, identified as the sole capable supplier during the call for competition, which was published on 21st June 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for catering and hospitality businesses looking to expand their markets within the tourism and events sector in Northern Ireland. Interested parties, particularly those specialising in catering, event management, and related services, would find this an ideal chance to grow their clientele by securing a diverse range of events such as weddings, conferences, and retail services at two prominent venues. Given the comprehensive requirements of this contract, businesses with experience in managing catering operations at high-profile locations will be particularly well-placed to compete effectively.

## Notice

Notice of award of the provision of catering service at Belfast Castle and Malone House. Belfast City Council required catering and retail service provision across 2 of its venues/sites within Belfast. Belfast Castle and Malone House for weddings, celebratory events, meetings and retail services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Belfast Castle

The contract requires a service provider to provide catering and bar services at both venues to cover events (i.e. weddings, conferences and celebratory events) and retail services (onsite restaurants and cafes). The service provider also has additional onsite responsibilities in managing the venues i.e. managing the liquor licence, security, duty manager duties, fire safety, waste management etc. The service provider then pays the Council a % commission on any sales.

Renewal: It is anticipated the contract period will be for 5 years period (60 months). It is anticipated that the contract will include a 12 month break clause. Belfast City Council reserve the right to extend this contract period if the economic operator can present a valid case to do so e.g. to allow for a return of investment on a capital investment proposal regarding the venues.

Lot 2: Malone House

Located in the south of Belfast, Malone House is an 1820s mansion. It is a popular venue for weddings and social functions with 4 rooms available, the largest having a seated dining capacity for 120 people. Prior to COVID-19, 312 meetings and 19 Wedding Celebratory events were held 2018/19. The retail element of Malone House includes a 26 seat Malone Room Cafe/Bar and 40 seat Restaurant. In response to the easing of restrictions imposed by the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Malone House has now re-opened and a Contractor is required to provide catering services.

Renewal: It is anticipated the contract period will be for 5 years period (60 months). It is anticipated that the contract will include a 12 month break clause. Belfast City Council reserve the right to extend this contract period if the economic operator can present a valid case to do so e.g. to allow for a return of investment on a capital investment proposal regarding the venues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023514-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVENT WARRIOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023514-2021
- 21 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014125-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

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