Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession

Concepts

• canteen and catering
• bournemouth
• highcliffe castle catering concession
• highcliffe castle
• catering
• concession
• castle
• highcliffe
• busier periods
• good weather

Location

Bournemouth

Description

BCP Council seeking an experienced Operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. The Council is seeking prospective Operators who wish to support visitor needs by providing them with a quality catering and refreshment offer, from the existing tea rooms building, with the option to provide satellite kiosks over busier periods. The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years.

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years. The anticipated start date of the contract is December 2023, for the out fit of the building, and the with the concession opening from February 2024 onwards. The successful Operator is required to manage and carry out all operational aspects of the café including, but not limited to, staff welfare, employment legislation, training, certification, and illness. There are currently 70 covers inside the Tea Rooms and a large seating area outside which is available during good weather.

Renewal Options

The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years.

CPV Codes

• 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Please do not contact any officer/team named on this notice or the documentation. All documentation for this opportunity is available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . Any expressions of interest must be made through this portal unless otherwise instructed. You will need to register on the site to submit a bid. Registering is free. Bidders should seek independent legal and commercial advice in relation to the potential value of the opportunity and the scheme as a whole. The Council is carrying out this procurement under the Open Procedure pursuant to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). In accordance with Regulation 50 (Contract award notices); Regulation 86 (Notices of decisions to award a contract or conclude a framework agreement); Regulation 87 (Standstill period) and Regulations 91 to 102 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). Following any decision to award the contract the Council will be providing debriefing information to unsuccessful bidders (in accordance with Regulation 86) and observe a minimum 10 day standstill period (in accordance with Regulation 87) before the contract is entered into. The Council reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice. The services will predominantly be performed within the boundaries of BCP Council for the Council.