Published date: 20 December 2019

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 30 January 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

SN22EH

Procurement reference

HE 001

Published date

20 December 2019

Closing date

30 January 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Request for expression of interest


More information

Additional text

Situated in Swindon The Engine House acts as a regional hub for both Historic England and English Heritage staff and the café is situated at the heart of this beautiful Grade 2 listed building. We are looking for a daily catering service to operate our Café between the hours of 08.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

There are approximately 450 staff based on site plus visitors from other offices, members of the public visiting our Library and Public Search Room and the opportunity to provide some adhoc hospitality for training courses and large events.

Our catering partner will provide a menu showing originality, value for money and include choices for vegetarians and those with allergens.

We would welcome interest from providers supporting a wider social value, be it charitable or local community initiative. Our catering partner will create a friendly, inclusive environment that entices customers in via a varied offer. The service will be staffed sufficiently to meet peak demands and will meet all legislative requirements, that is attentive and courteous to its customers whilst being cost effective. We will provide the space free and in return requires the caterer to supply and maintain all catering equipment on site. For more details please contact Kim Talbot on 01793 414621 closing date 30 January 2020


About the buyer

Contact name

Kim Talbot

Address

The Engine House
Swindon
SN2 2EH
England

Telephone

01793 414621

Email

Kimberley.Talbot@HistoricEngland.org.uk