---
title: "Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc89"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-17"
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# Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens

Buyer: GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc89

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## Summary

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an operator for the Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens, a historic venue located in the UK region UKH15. This procurement, managed through selective methods via a competitive flexible procedure, is categorised under services and aims to find providers for two specific lots: full operation of the Winter Gardens (Lot 1) and provision of a food and beverage offering alongside events management (Lot 2). Key deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 1 May 2025, with the award expected by 7 November 2025. Interested businesses can submit their expression of interest electronically in English.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the property management and hospitality sectors. Lot 1 entails complete management and maintenance of the Winter Gardens, promising a substantial contract value up to £33.48 million GBP. Meanwhile, Lot 2 focuses on food and beverage services and event management, inclusive of operational fees covering facilities maintenance. It is ideal for businesses with expertise in venue management, facilities upkeep, and high-quality food and event services. Both lots offer consistent engagement and responsibility over a ten-year contract period, making this an excellent opportunity for long-term growth and development.

## Notice

The Procurement Specific Questionnaire ("PSQ") is made available by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (the 'Authority') to Applicants wishing to express an interest in its procurement for an operator for the Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens (the "Project") in the Find a Tender Service ('FTS') Tender Notice. The Authority invites economic operators to express interest in the following lots: (a) Lot 1 - Full operation of the Winter Gardens; (b) Lot 2 - Provision of a food and beverage offering and events at the Winter Gardens.

### Lot Information

Full operation of the Winter Gardens

Under Lot 1, the Provider would be responsible for the full operation of the Winter Gardens covering: * Internal building maintenance * Visitor experience * Food and beverage operation Under both Lots 1 and 2 the Authority will retain responsibility for the external maintenance of the Winter Gardens

Provision of a food and beverage offering and events operation and management at the Winter Gardens.

Under Lot 2: the Provider would be responsible for food and beverage operations including F&B for events, the Authority will retain responsibility for all areas outside of the Provider's demise as defined in the Lease, the Authority will require the Provider to pay an operator fee which will include a contribution to hard and soft facilities management and structural maintenance costs for the building Under both Lots 1 and 2 the Authority will retain responsibility for the external maintenance of the Winter Gardens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,480,000 |
| 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 | GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR30 2QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 14:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 12:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015922-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 10:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012745-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2025
  17th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015922-2025
  17th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012745-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-435
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-436

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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