--- title: "Hospitality, Leisure and Events Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2021-08-27" --- # Hospitality, Leisure and Events Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dab8.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is planning a procurement process for managing and operating hospitality, leisure, and events services at the prestigious Devonshire Dome in Buxton, located in the Peak District. This opportunity involves a contract valued at approximately £2,500,000 and targets catering services, particularly focused on the wedding and events market. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 1st November 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the hospitality and catering sectors, especially those with experience in event management and a strong understanding of Asian wedding customs. Companies that have a track record in operating high-profile venues or catering for large events would be well-suited to compete. The University is seeking operators that can enhance the profile and profitability of the Devonshire Dome, which is already a popular venue with strong forward bookings and substantial growth potential in the wedding sector. ## Notice This is a PIN Notice (Prior Information Notice) to advertise a forthcoming opportunity to manage / operate the weddings and events business at a prestigious and historic venue. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Set in the heart of the spa town of Buxton in the beautiful Peak District, the Devonshire Dome is one of the most dramatic venues in the UK. Once a magnificent 18th-century stable block built to house the 5th Duke of Devonshire's horses and servants, this Grade II* listed building offers a breath-taking backdrop for weddings and celebrations. The Devonshire Dome is already a popular venue, attracting regular wedding business and proving popular for banqueting and corporate events. Suitable for banquets from 100 to 700 guests, the Dome can be configured to give a unique setting which is unrivalled in the region. The Dome also has professional catering kitchens available, these prove extremely popular with the Asian Market who prefer to bring their own catering. Arrangements are in place with local catering suppliers. The University now wishes to engage with suitable operators, preferably already active in the UK Wedding market, with a strong knowledge of the Asian Wedding sector. To date the venue has been operated by an in-house team, but due to the relocation of a number of Higher Education courses, there is now an opportunity to further optimise commercial usage of the venue. The University has increased its inventory of available dates and now wishes to pursue a growth strategy by increasing the profile and reach of the Dome and grow volume and yield over the next 5 years from April 2022. ________________________________________ More information Commercial Performance The venue has a typical turnover of circa PS500k from hire fees which include weddings, conferences and banqueting. This was obviously affected in 2020/21 but enquiries and forward bookings are strong. There is significant potential for growth in the wedding sector. Experience in the wedding sector is essential as we wish to grow the business. Commercial models are open to discussion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021321-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021321-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.ac.uk - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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