Published date: 2 October 2024

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: 23 October 2024, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Cafeteria services - 55330000

  • Canteen and catering services - 55500000

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£0 to £10,000

Procurement reference

BIP892998637

Published date

2 October 2024

Closing date

23 October 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

3 March 2025

Contract end date

4 March 2030

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?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University of Lincoln invites tenders from experienced café operators for its Barbican Creative Hub, a vibrant space for the local creative community, opening in March 2025. The café bar will offer a "morning to evening" service, prioritizing locally sourced ingredients and high-quality, diverse menus catering to dietary preferences. The hub's location near busy transportation hubs ensures high footfall, making it a key destination for commuters, tourists, and creatives.

The operator is expected to provide excellent customer service and collaborate on hub events, such as art exhibitions and private functions. Financial arrangements include flexible models, either a percentage commission or a base rent plus commission. The initial contract will be for five years, with an option to renew, and the operator will manage all day-to-day operations, including staff training and kitchen management.

More information

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Melissa Moore

Address

Riseholme Park
Lawress Hall
Lincoln
LN2 2LG
UK

Telephone

01522882000

Email

memoore@lincoln.ac.uk