Scope
Reference
DN780583
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Brough Council (BwD) seeks an experienced operator to provide refreshment to users of Witton Park.
The successful Contractor must deliver a quality approach, working with Park Management.
• We require a Contractor who will contribute to the appeal of the park.
• A Contractor who delivers a quality offer with Healthy Recipes, including Recipe for Health Award, compliance with BwD Food Alliance Pledge, and who will promote the venue as a breast-feeding friendly place as part of the "Breast Feeding Friendly Borough" initiative.
• Sourcing & promoting local produce wherever possible.
• Accredited by Taste of Lancashire.
• Fresh homemade food.
• Welcoming and friendly experience.
• Always providing a vegetarian selection.
• Always providing a selection attractive to children.
• Meet dietary requirements and have a full understanding of allergy legislation.
• Emphasis on quality rather than an extensive range.
Full operating practices will be discussed and agreed with the successful contractor, they will include:
• Storage of catering products and delivery crates must not be in public spaces.
• The café kitchen, preparation and storage areas are visible to the public therefore highest standards of hygiene (including awareness of contamination around allergies), tidiness and professionalism must be maintained at all times.
• Opportunity to provide catering for any bookings in the sports arena and gym and 3G pitches.
• Minimum opening hours will apply during the parks opening hours and during events. This includes Bank Holidays.
• Toilet provision - day to day management & maintenance of outdoor toilet facilities.
Total value (estimated)
- £560,000 excluding VAT
- £700,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two years in annual increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from Lancashire
Conditions of participation
See Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted only via: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Each Method Statement carries a weighting depending upon their importance. The scores and weightings combined make up the overall quality score. Arial font size 12 must be used. The page limit for each... |
Quality | 75.00% |
| Price | Supplier agrees to provide a minimum of £25,000.00 annually to the Council. Submissions will be ranked in order of price with the highest submission attracting the full weighting of 25% and other... |
Price | 25.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
Town Hall
Blackburn
BB6 7TE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dharmendra Singh
Email: dharmendra.singh@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government