Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc3-a823-7221-bc9d-d1f506dd3d35/catering-for-steam-museum-of-the-great-western-railway closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Catering for STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway [Swindon Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) Estimated value £3,000,000 to £3,400,000 Published 30 May 2023 Deadline Closed 3 Jul 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Catering for STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of catering services to STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway Swindon A single catering partner with a proven track record is required to operate and deliver high quality food and beverage services its three core business segments at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway Swindon 1 Corporate Hospitality and Bar Service 2 Special Events 3 Cafe Current estimated turnover non exclusive STEAM catering is 280000 per annum potential growth up to 600000 per annum is demand led through the museum bookings The initial contract term will be for 60 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months 2 periods of 12 months for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents Estimated contract spend is between 2000000 and 2200000 across the initial 5 year contract term and between 3000000 and 3400000 across the potential total 7 year contract term Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents To participate Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 23 June 2023 1200 hrs UK Local time The Councils responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd July 2023 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents Read full description ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9e455256-4be9-4535-9a98-7856e9367ebb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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