Published date: 29 November 2024

This notice was replaced on 14 November 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 14 November 2025)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£55,000

Procurement reference

BLACKDARW001-DN754191-37151482

Published date

29 November 2024

Closing date

16 December 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a concession contract for the provision of Tea Room and Catering Services for the Turton Tower Tea Room for a three-year period commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028 with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.


About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Aston

Address

Town Hall
King William Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
United Kingdom

Email

chris.aston@blackburn.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/