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title: "Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fce4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-31"
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# Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fce4

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking an experienced operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. The contract, valued at approximately £300,000, is for a duration of five years, with the option to extend for a further five years. The anticipated start date of the contract is December 2023, with the concession opening from February 2024 onwards. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The award has been granted to Openwide International Limited for this catering concession.

This tender for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle presents an opportunity for businesses in the canteen and catering services industry to grow their operations. Companies with experience in managing cafés, staff welfare, operational resources, and sustainable practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, running for up to ten years, provides a chance for businesses to establish a long-term presence and contribute to the visitor experience at the castle. Interested parties should review the detailed award criteria to tailor their bids to the specific requirements outlined by the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

## Notice

An operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. To support visitor needs by providing them with a quality catering and refreshment offer, from the existing tea rooms building, with the option to provide satellite kiosks over busier periods. The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. To support visitor needs by providing them with a quality catering and refreshment offer, from the existing tea rooms building, with the option to provide satellite kiosks over busier periods. The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years. The start date of the contract is June 2024, for the out fit of the building, and the with the concession opening from Summer 2024 onwards. The successful Operator is required to manage and carry out all operational aspects of the cafe including, but not limited to, staff welfare, employment legislation, training, certification, and illness. There are currently 70 covers inside the Tea Rooms and a large seating area outside which is available during good weather.

Renewal: The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017034-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The length of the contract will be for up to ten years. Once the contract has ended, it is likely that a new contract will be procured. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £269,816 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENWIDE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017034-2024
- 15 Sep 2023 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027285-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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