Published date: 9 March 2017

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.


Closing: 27 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Restaurant and food-serving services - 55300000

  • Cafeteria services - 55330000

  • Canteen and catering services - 55500000

Location of contract

E14 2BG

Value of contract

£880,000

Procurement reference

TOWER001-DN246357-22486692

Published date

9 March 2017

Closing date

27 March 2017

Contract start date

1 June 2017

Contract end date

31 May 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Contract Title: Framework Agreement for Parks Space Ice Cream Van and Mobile Café Concessions

Agreement No: CLC5125The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking bids from interested organisations to go on to the Council Framework to enable them to bid - in the future - for pitches for ice cream sales and / or mobile cafes.
Description:
This procurement is for potential providers to secure a place on the Framework. Having secured a place on this Framework, providers will be eligible to bid for any concession contract (i.e. for a fixed pitch within a park) that is tendered through it and which is within the scope of the services they are able to provide.
A number of fixed pitches within the various parks located within the borough will be offered throughout the term of the framework.
The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the call-off contract tenders' documentation.The anticipated contract start date is: Monday, 17 April 2017
The estimated value of the contract is: N/A (Concession)
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For a period of: 4 years
Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You will be required to complete a Selection Questionnaire (SQ).
Deadline for return of tender submission is:
Monday, 27 March 2017 12.00 midday

LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via:
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/

LBTH does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract.

If you require any further information please contact:

Andrew Shorter
at: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk


About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Shorter

Address

Mulberry Place
London
E14 2BG
England

Telephone

+44 2073640783

Email

procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Website

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk