Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-8b80-704e-9766-c5bdd4dd8e99/006038-cafa-operator-concession

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# 006038 - Café Operator Concession

[Newcastle City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newcastle-city-council)

Pays 94% within 30 days

Estimated value

£80,000

Published

23 Mar 2018

Deadline

Closed

4 May 2018

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Council wishes to procure a café concession operator for the Newcastle City Community & Information Hub and Library in the centre of the city. The facility was built in 2009 as part of a PFI agreement lasting 25 years till February 2034. The Library attracts in excess of over 700,000 visitors each year, has 80,000 active users and hosts 500 events per annum across its 9 function rooms, making it the 5th busiest library in the country. In addition, the building hosts a variety of other services and departments, which means approximately 100 staff are based in the building.

The contract period will commence on 1st November 2018 for 3 years with a possible extension for a further 2x12 month extensions.

## CPV classification

Cafeteria services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dce6264a-2ddf-4218-8cda-d5231625ead8)

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