P1130 - Framework for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services for Parks (remaining pitches)

Prospective operators are invited to submit a bid for a licence(s) to provide ice-creams and hot/cold food mobile food catering for the framework agreement for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Birmingham Parks (remaining pitches). (please note: mobile catering operations for all sites will be considered (however non-alcoholic drinks only will be permitted).

Bids may be submitted for one, multiple or all of the available pitches.

The framework agreement(s) will be awarded to one supplier per pitch. Please note - at the Council's discretion direct awards can / maybe provided where deemed appropriate, even if multiple bids received for the same pitches.

Each pitch will have an operating licence granted for a period of 4 years.

Prospective operators MUST be registered with their Local Authority as a food business (and may be asked to provide evidence of this if requested by Birmingham City Council) 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.

It should also be noted that all mobile food operators MUST have a rating of 4 or 5 under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, to be able to provide a submission.

Sub-licencing of the operating licence(s) granted is expressly prohibited.

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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000.

Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 7th March 2023 via the 'in-tend' system 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