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title: "Invitation to Tender For a Food & Beverage Concession in the Corn Exchange. Part of the Scala Arts Centre, Worcester"
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# Invitation to Tender For a Food & Beverage Concession in the Corn Exchange. Part of the Scala Arts Centre, Worcester

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d3b

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## Summary

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for a food and beverage concession in the Corn Exchange, part of the Scala Arts Centre. This opportunity arises from the government's "Future High Streets Fund" grant to revitalize the city centre. The aim is to create a vibrant food and drink destination while enhancing cultural offerings. The procurement process is currently active, with a contract value of £7 million and a tender deadline of July 1, 2024.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for experienced caterers to participate in the city centre's regeneration project and contribute to Worcester's cultural growth. Businesses in the catering services industry, especially those experienced in managing concessions and event spaces, are well-suited to compete. Worcester City Council acts as the buyer for this selective procurement method, providing a platform for interested parties to engage and potentially secure a contract with a maximum term of 10 years through negotiation.

## Notice

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for an exciting opportunity to create a new destination for food and drink, right in the heart of Worcester city centre by way of a concession arrangement with a high quality experienced caterer. The Council received a grant for city centre regeneration through the Government's "Future High Streets Fund" and is investing over PS8.5m in the full redevelopment of the Scala and Corn Exchange. This investment is expected to deliver major increases in footfall into this part of the city centre and create new employment opportunities. The Scala will not be a theatre in the traditional sense. It will be an arts centre, a daytime and evening multi-purpose creative space to increase participation in the arts and raise cultural ambition in Worcester. The Scala provides the city with 3 new studio spaces- a screen, a stage and a box studio. It will host independent cinema, diverse performances, workshops, events and classes. Private hires and functions will be a key component of the income base. The food and beverage offer will be focussed on the historic Corn Exchange which offers a stunning glass vaulted ceiling and real visual appeal. Our aim is to combine the look and feel of both spaces, to deliver a unique customer experience. The Scala and Corn Exchange will add to Worcester's cultural reputation, attracting visitors locally, regionally and beyond. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for an exciting opportunity to create a new destination for food and drink, right in the heart of Worcester city centre by way of a concession arrangement with a high quality experienced caterer. The Council received a grant for city centre regeneration through the Government's "Future High Streets Fund" and is investing over PS8.5m in the full redevelopment of the Scala and Corn Exchange. This investment is expected to deliver major increases in footfall into this part of the city centre and create new employment opportunities. The Scala will not be a theatre in the traditional sense. It will be an arts centre, a daytime and evening multi-purpose creative space to increase participation in the arts and raise cultural ambition in Worcester. The Scala provides the city with 3 new studio spaces- a screen, a stage and a box studio. It will host independent cinema, diverse performances, workshops, events and classes. Private hires and functions will be a key component of the income base. The food and beverage offer will be focussed on the historic Corn Exchange which offers a stunning glass vaulted ceiling and real visual appeal. Our aim is to combine the look and feel of both spaces, to deliver a unique customer experience. The Scala and Corn Exchange will add to Worcester's cultural reputation, attracting visitors locally, regionally and beyond. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Additional information: Interested parties should initially complete and submit the Caterers Questionnaire. This will lead to invitations to negotiate and bids can be firmed up, or withdrawn, at a later stage.

Renewal: Negotiation on the contract term will be made with Bidders as part of this procurement process. Expected maximum term 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017267-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017267-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcester.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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