Southsea Castle Catering and Events Concession Opportunity - Portsmouth 2026
Buyer: Portsmouth City Council
- Published
- 24 July 2026
- Submission deadline
- 21 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £8,200,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ31
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 2
- Notice number
- 070301-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-065b89
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 55310000Restaurant waiter services
- 55320000Meal-serving services
- 55330000Cafeteria services
- 55400000Beverage-serving services
- 55500000Canteen and catering services
- 79952000Event services
Description
Portsmouth City Council ("the Council") is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced catering and events operators for the delivery of catering and events services at Southsea Castle, under a long term commercial arrangement comprising a combination of rental income and an incentivised revenue share mechanism. The council is using a single stage competitive flexible procedure for the procurement of this contract, which includes conditions of participation and detailed tender proposals to be submitted at the same time. The procurement is structured into two alternative lots which represent different contract term options for the same service requirement: • Lot 1: Initial term of 5 years with the option to extend by up to 5 years • Lot 2: Initial term of 7 years with the option to extend by up to 3 years Tenderers are invited to submit a response for one lot only, selecting the contract term option which best reflects their proposed delivery model, investment approach and commercial offer. The Council intends to award a single contract under either Lot 1 or Lot 2, based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). Award of the contract is targeted for 21st September 2026. Th…
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard Term Concession (5 + 5 years) | 55310000 Restaurant waiter services | £8,199,999 |
| 2 | Extended Term Concession (7 + 3 years) | 55310000 Restaurant waiter services | £1 |
Official publications
- FTS · 070301-2026 · 24 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 21 August 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £8,200,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Portsmouth City Council (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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