--- title: "Tomlinson Centre Catering Management Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044d45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044d45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044d45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044d45.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2024-03-26" --- # Tomlinson Centre Catering Management Contract Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044d45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044d45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044d45.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hackney has issued a tender for the "Tomlinson Centre Catering Management Contract" in the services category. The contract entails managing the internal catering function of the Tomlinson Centre, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and generating additional income. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000.00. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on April 29, 2024. The submission method is electronic, and the contract has a duration of 720 days with a possibility of renewal. This opportunity is suitable for service providers experienced in managing catering services and facilities. Businesses with expertise in operating under an 'Open Book' system and meeting health-conscious criteria for diverse dietary requirements would be well-suited to compete. The Council, open to ideas for generating additional income, aims for a non-disruptive transition to the new contractor. The contract offers potential for revenue-sharing and requires adherence to specific health-conscious criteria. Interested parties should submit their bids by the deadline of April 29, 2024, for consideration by the London Borough of Hackney. ## Notice The Council is seeking a service provider to fully manage the Tomlinson Centre's internal catering function, using an 'Open Book' system, in which the Council shall meet all operating costs and pay the Service Provider a set monthly Management fee. The service provider shall be expected to manage the service cost effectively to ensure that the Council receives excellent value for money and minimises its expenditure. The Council is also open to ideas that can generate additional income. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Tomlinson Centre is the London Borough of Hackney's purpose built PDC (Professional Development Centre) which hires out education and conferencing facilities to internal and external clients. It is open 50 weeks of the year, with fluctuating room hire and usage across the year dependent upon booking patterns. We serve around 30,000 visitors per year. The service mostly runs between 8.30am and 3pm, but on occasion can start as early as 6am or run as late as 10pm. The provision of catering services at The Tomlinson Centre has operated since 2009 and has been one of its exemplary activities; regularly receiving positive feedback for the quality of food, service and the variety of its offering. One overarching aim of this Specification is to ensure that this service is maintained at this level and the transition to the new contractor be non-disruptive. The Council is seeking a service provider to fully manage the Tomlinson Centre's internal catering function, using an 'Open Book' system, in which the Council shall meet all operating costs and pay the Service Provider a set monthly Management fee. The service provider shall be expected to manage the service cost effectively to ensure that the Council receives excellent value for money and minimises its expenditure. The Council is also open to ideas that can generate additional income. Any surplus revenue that is generated shall be split between the Council and the Contractor on a 50/50 basis. The Contractor shall be required to deliver the service according to a set of specific and detailed health-conscious criteria, that accounts for a wide variety of dietary requirements. The Council shall meet all Direct costs associated with operating the Service. Estimated value:PS200,000.00 Renewal: 24 months in total with 2 extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009922-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | HACKNEY | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55510000 - Canteen services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2024 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009922-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=093d2995-6deb-ee11-8127-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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