Published date: 25 September 2017

Last edited date: 25 September 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: 11 October 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£77,000,000

Procurement reference

FOL17/378

Published date

25 September 2017

Closing date

11 October 2017

Contract start date

1 November 2017

Contract end date

31 October 2027

Contract type

Not applicable

Procedure type

Not applicable

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We are seeking a first-class operator to deliver a high quality catering service from the outdoor kiosks in Hyde Park, St James's Park, The Green Park and Victoria Tower Gardens that matches the horticultural excellence of these world-class parks. It is expected that the operator will have extensive experience of managing a year-round kiosk operation where unplanned fluctuations in business caused by weather or other factors is fully understood. Substantial upfront investment will be required. The appointed operator will design, build and operate ten bespoke freestanding kiosks and six mobiles in addition to managing three fixed kiosks. Further investment will be required in back of house support facilities and logistics vehicles.

The ten-year concession contract for the Outdoor Kiosks will commence on 1st October, 2018. Note that this contract does not include the cafés and restaurants in the parks which are managed under separate licences.

The contract value as stated in this advert is a forecast of concession holder turnover over the 10-year contract period.

A concession notice was sent to the OJEU who confirmed receipt on 30/7/17.

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******Please be advised of the revised Tender return date on page 3 of 5 in the Instructions to Tenderers, and the revised timetable on page 5 of 5**************************

About the buyer

Address

The Royal Parks
The Old Police House, Hyde Park
London
W2 2UH
England

Email

procurement@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk