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Mersey Ferries offer a fantastic range of cruises all year round including a 50-minute River Explorer sightseeing cruise, which departs daily from Liverpool Gerry Marsden terminal at the Pier Head calling at Wirral terminals, Seacombe and Woodside, there is no better way to see Liverpool's famous skyline than from the deck of a Mersey Ferry.\nEvening Cruises, fascinating day trips along the Manchester Ship Canal and sightseeing cruises to Liverpool Bay are also set sail throughout the year and give passengers the opportunity to learn more about the North West's history and experience incredible scenery. \nOur audience is diverse and ready for improved hospitality. With £325K turnover for hot drinks, snacks, and bar sales in 2024/25, including daytime and summer evening cruises. Service charges should total £25-30K annually. The Rent/Commission includes an initial free period, followed by incremental increases throughout the contract. Growth is anticipated, particularly with the launch of our new ferry in 2026.\nWe are looking for a food and beverage partner(s) who sees this as more than a catering contract - but as a platform for innovation, brand storytelling, and customer connection in a truly iconic setting. \n Scope\nThis opportunity is split across three lots, each with its own potential. The tender process is being designed so you can bid for just one, two or or all of the lots\n•\tLot 1a: An onboard café and bar operation on our ferries - serving hot drinks, snacks, light meals, and alcoholic beverages, for daytime cruises and our evening scheduled cruises.\n•\tLot 1b (optional): A shore side café in the busy and newly refurbished Seacombe, Wirral terminal - with potential to serve both ferry passengers and local residents, commuters, and visitors. The café also serves as the main food and beverage offer for visitors of Eureka Science and Discovery museum.\n•\tLot 2: A flexible, creative catering offer for our special pop up cruises and events, private charter hires, and themed events - where food, drink and atmosphere help turn journeys into unforgettable experiences.\nWe are in the process of completing the ITT documentation and full tender pack and we are expecting to launch the tender on or before the 11th November.\nBidders wishing to respond to this tender opportunity once it has launched. We would ask suppliers who are not registered with PROACTIS tender portal to visit below:\nhttps://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register\nThis will allow you to register for free for not just this future tender opportunity but other public sector tender opportunities.\nOnce registered you will be able to when this tender launches, review the tender pack and respond and submit a bid." }, { "releaseID": "077499-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-11-27T09:23:11Z", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Mersey Ferries is one of the most recognisable symbols of the Liverpool City Region - a cultural icon with over 800 years of history on the River Mersey and an internationally known brand. Today the ferries serve more than 480,000 passengers a year, connecting tourists, commuters, local families, and school groups with one of the region's most memorable visitor experiences. Operating daily sightseeing cruises, essential commuter services, and seasonal themed journeys, the ferries offer unrivalled views of Liverpool's waterfront and play a major role in the city's cultural and tourism landscape. With the introduction of a new vessel, the Royal Daffodil, in 2026 operating alongside the much-loved Snowdrop (Dazzle), Mersey Ferries is entering a period of renewal - and is seeking food and beverage partners who can match this ambition with creativity, professionalism, and a passion for hospitality.\nThe tender is structured across three lots, covering onboard catering, shoreside operations, and special event catering. Bidders may apply for one, two, or all three of these LOTS detailed." }, { "releaseID": "020875-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-03-09T12:42:12Z", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "This Lot is a concession contract Operation of the café and bar across daytime sightseeing cruises, commuter sailings and seasonal evening and premium cruises on two vessels - the Snowdrop and Royal Daffodil. The successful provider must offer high-quality, well-presented food and drink from small servery areas (no commercial kitchen) deliver smooth service in a mobile variable-demand environment, maintain strong staff standards and compliance and introduce creativity, sustainability and themed experiences. The successful Supplier will be required to offer bar services during any events that fall under Lot 2 Special Events." }, { "releaseID": "020886-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-03-09T13:02:55Z", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "1B\nThis Lot is a concession contract. Management of the busy newly refurbished Seacombe Terminal café serving ferry customers, commuters, the local community and 100,000 annual visitors to the Eureka Science & Discovery Museum. Operators must create a welcoming and efficient café with strong customer service, varied menu range, family-friendly offers and a consistent experience throughout long operating hours using on-site kitchen facilities. 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We do not operate the commuter service at weekends, bank holidays or during the Christmas holidays. \nThere are 7 River Explorer Cruises scheduled daily and we operate 9 River Explorer Cruises on Bank Holidays (except Christmas) \nMersey Ferries also currently operate a number of scheduled cruises that fall within this lot; the programme runs from April to October and is currently 8 Manchester Ship Canal (Premium) 34 Summer Evening Cruises, and 10 Liverpool Bay Cruises. Live entertainment as part of these cruise offers is provided by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. \nA comprehensive list of kitchen equipment is included in the appendices along with the vessel layout. Should, suppliers find that the provided equipment does not meet their requirements, negotiations regarding supplementation or exchange may be considered.\nUtilities are not applicable for this lot." }, { "releaseID": "077503-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-11-27T09:27:40Z", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "An onboard café and bar operation on our ferries - serving hot drinks, snacks, light meals, and alcoholic beverages, for daytime cruises and our evening scheduled cruises covering both the Snowdrop (capacity for 350) passengers and the new vessel (with capacity for up to 480 passengers).\nMersey Ferries currently operate 14 commuter services on weekday mornings, starting at 7:20 am from Seacombe and 11 commuter services on weekday evenings finishing at 6:40pm at Gerry Marsden. 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The café also serves as the main food and beverage offer for visitors of Eureka Science and Discovery Museum, attracting a footfall of £100k per annum.\nSeacombe Terminal current operating times are Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm , weekend and bank holiday times vary on seasonality, but broadly 9:30am to 4:30pm during low season October to April and 9:30am to 6:30pm during the summer cruise season. Provision to extend these opening times can be discussed to support summer evening cruises. 24/7 access can be arranged if required for food preparation via separate access. \nKitchen equipment provision for the Seacombe Café can be negotiated. \nUtilities for the Seacombe Café for 24/25; Electricity £11k, Water £1k and Gas £3.5k for Kitchen use only.\nPlease note that the occupier of the premises is liable for associated business rates, we recommend that suppliers male independent enquiry with Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and Wirral Council. \nHow your Business Rates bill is calculated | wirral.gov.uk" }, { "releaseID": "077503-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-11-27T09:27:40Z", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "A shore side café in the busy and newly refurbished Seacombe, Wirral terminal - with potential to serve both ferry passengers and local residents, commuters, and visitors. The café also serves as the main food and beverage offer for visitors of Eureka Science and Discovery Museum, attracting a footfall of £100k per annum.\nSeacombe Terminal current operating times are Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm , weekend and bank holiday times vary on seasonality, but broadly 9:30am to 4:30pm during low season October to April and 9:30am to 6:30pm during the summer cruise season. 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