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title: "Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050430"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens

Buyer: GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050430

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## Summary

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for finding an operator for the Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens. This contract falls under the services category, specifically in the realm of recreational, cultural and sporting services. The procurement process is being handled in conjunction with East Suffolk Council and involves a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement is designed for two lots: the full operation of the Winter Gardens, inclusive of building maintenance and visitor experiences, and a separate lot for food and beverage offerings during events. Key dates to note are the expression of interest deadline on 1st May 2025, with the award period set to conclude by 7th November 2025. The location for the contract is specified as UKH15, covering Norwich and East Norfolk.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant business potential given its estimated total value of £40,176,000 including VAT. Business operators specialising in facility management, event coordination, hospitality, and maintenance services are ideally suited to compete. The comprehensive nature of these opportunities, from managing full operations to providing food and event services, allows for versatile business engagement. With a 10-year contract period, starting in November 2025, winning businesses can leverage long-term growth and establish a solid presence in the regional cultural sector. This tender could be particularly appealing for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public-sector contracts and cultural venue operations.

## 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. Total value (estimated) PS33,480,000 excluding VAT PS40,176,000 including VAT Lot 1. Full operation of the Winter Gardens Description 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 Lot 2. Provision of a food and beverage offering and events operation and management at the Winter Gardens. Description 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.

### 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, all other services as described above and in documents accompanying the PSQ in East Suffolk Council's tender portal.

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/017680-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | £33,480,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017680-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 12:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015915-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015615-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017680-2025
  29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015915-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015615-2025
  16th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-702
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-703

## 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

## Provenance

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