Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Northamptonshire Council
ONE ANGEL SQUARE,ANGEL STREET
NORTHAMPTON
NN11ED
UK
Contact person: Jordan Payne
E-mail: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
WNC Catering and Bar Framework
Reference number: WNC00000395
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking to appoint a diverse group of Contractors to provide catering for events at corporate buildings by means of a framework contract. The Council are also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service as per customer requirements. The existing framework ends on 30/06/2024 and is being re-procured.
The Guildhall in Northampton will be the primary location for the service. However, as the business expands, there may be scope to provide the service to the Forum in Towcester and County Hall in Northampton.
The new framework will be divided into 7 Lots:
Lot 1: Bar/alcohol
Lot 2: Large events and Civic events
Lot 3: Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events
Lot 4: Business breakfasts and corporate lunches
Lot 5: Wedding breakfasts for small events
Lot 6: World foods/ethnic cuisine
Lot 7: Christmas parties
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
430 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Bar/alcohol
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bar/alcohol - 1 provider will be appointed to deliver the services required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Large events and Civic events
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Large events and Civic events- a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sandwiches, afternoon tea and buffets for small events - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Business breakfasts and corporate lunches
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business breakfasts and corporate lunches - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Wedding breakfasts for small events
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wedding breakfasts for small events - a maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to deliver the services required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
World foods/ethnic cuisine
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
World foods/ethnic cuisine - minimum of 1 provider will be appointed for each type of cuisine for which bids are submitted.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Christmas parties
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Christmas parties - 1 provider will be appointed to deliver the services required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be in place for a period of 24 months and at the sole option / discretion of the Authority may be extended for a further two (2) 12-month periods subject to satisfactory annual review, making 48 months in total.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
All interested bidders need to refer to the draft conditions of contract before proceeding to submit a bid.
When completing their submission bidders will need to complete Parts 1, 2 & 3 of the Selection Questionnaire and provide method statements to a series of questions asked within the Quality Evaluation.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/07/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/07/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/06/2024