---
title: "Invitation to offer Cafeteria services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049296"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Invitation to offer Cafeteria services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049296

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## Summary

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the opportunity to operate a cafeteria service at The Harbour, an inpatient mental health hospital in Blackpool. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 20th September 2024. The cafeteria space, located in the hospital's reception area, encompasses a total of 119 square metres, including a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The hospital serves approximately 200 day staff, 150 night staff, and additional footfall from visiting professionals, patients, and their visitors. The estimated contract period for this concession is an initial 48 months, with an option to extend up to an additional 36 months.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the food services industry to establish a foothold in a well-frequented NHS facility. Enterprises with experience in managing café services and adherence to Food Standards requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By leveraging the existing infrastructure and customer base, businesses can expand their operations and enhance their service offerings. The NHS connection also positions the winning bidder as a contributor to community health and well-being, potentially enhancing the reputation and visibility of the business within the region.

## Notice

Cafe Opportunity at The Harbour Location: Reception area, The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE Key features: There is an upcoming opportunity to operate a cafe facility at one of our inpatient mental health hospitals in Blackpool. The Harbour is a 154 bed hospital, which provides care and treatment for adults. The facilities included in the cafe include: Area SQM Kitchen Store 6 WC 3 Change 3 Kitchen & Servery 23 Dining area 84 Sub Total 119 The cafe space will be fully equipped with a kitchen including a coffee machine. Customer base: The hospital is staffed by approximately 200 day staff, and 150 night staff. Additional customers will be visiting professionals, patients and their visitors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking interest from organisations who have interest in operating a cafe concession at an active NHS Mental Health Hospital in Blackpool. The cafe is fully equipped and has been operated for 10 years by a local charitable organisation. The current provider is exiting the cafe and so an exciting opportunity may exist for organisations with the vision and enthusiasm to become part of the family at an active, thriving and rewarding NHS facility. The Authority invites bidders to make contact to discuss this opportunity further. The value of this concession contract is estimated below the CCR2016 threshold and therefore the Authority reserves its rights entirely as to next steps, including whether to use any potential procurement process and the methodology to arrive at any award decision. Additional information: The Authority would look to procure an initial 48 month term with options to extend a further 36 months maximum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026677-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 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 | LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR5 6AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Bamber Bridge East |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026677-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lscft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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