Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c38-dc4c-7375-a439-a74bf68084fa/p0621-framework-for-the-provision-of-mobile-catering-services-for-parks closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # P0621 - Framework for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services for Parks [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 4 Oct 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of mobile catering services in Council parks. There are a total of 55 pitches which are either ice cream only, hot & cold food, and/or hot food only. The number of pitches in each park varies from multiple in a park to an individual pitch in smaller parks. Bidders can submit for one, multiple or all pitches. Each pitch will have an operating licence granted for a period of 4 years until 2023. Prospective operators must be registered with their Local Authority as a food business and will be expected to meet all Food Safety requirements as laid out in Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 and the Food Information Regulations 2014. Mobile food operators must have a rating of 4 or 5 under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Sub-licencing of the operating licence granted is expressly prohibited. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. To help suppliers that may be struggling with user guidance / access of the Intend Portal for help and instructions please see the Supplier user Guide on Intend or contact the CPS helpdesk on 0121 464 8000 or email . Following this if suppliers are still having issues we will allocate Monday 30th September to provide one to one instructional demonstrations. Please note this is for guidance on how to use the Intend system ONLY (i.e. how you register, downloading the tender documents, how to ask clarifications etc.). These one to one sessions WILL NOT be around the tender itself or answering questions on the project or completing registration directly for suppliers. Suppliers will need to bring their own laptop for access requirements. If you would like to book a one to one session on how to use the Intend portal on Monday 30th September please contact the CPS helpdesk on 0121 464 800 or email to book a time slot. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on 4th October 2019 via the 'In-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc) Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes ### Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b97abdd-6a8a-4cda-a3ea-d18037cbaf4a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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