Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO23 8UJ
UK
Contact person: Emma Stratton
E-mail: emma.stratton@hants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ36
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Provision of Catering at Farnborough Library
Reference number: CS25538
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55330000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Hampshire Library Service (HLS) operates 40 libraries and is the busiest county library service in the UK.
Hampshire Library Service are seeking to secure a partner to take on a 'Licence to Occupy' in Farnborough Library. There is already an active refreshment offer in a specific area of the library, working within a kitchen, servery and seating area. The contract is due to expire in January 2025 with a new contract due to last for three years up to 19th January 2028. This is a nil value (concession) contract and the estimated value to the contractor over a three-year period, although subject to change, is £150,000.
Hampshire County Council have been in talks with Rushmoor Borough Council, regarding their proposals of a Farnborough Civic Quarter regeneration plan including the development of a new leisure centre and cultural hub incorporating our existing library building. The planned regeneration would bring the leisure centre, cultural hub, library, and space for council and voluntary services together, and therefore reshape the library in Farnborough without its own refreshment offer. When we have notice of this, we would be able to give a lead in time to terminate the licence with any occupying partner.
The Council wants to identify from the market if any potential suppliers are interested in providing catering services within the current library space. The Council is looking to undertake a quotation exercise with suppliers who can demonstrate that they can provide these services.
Any supplier who would be interested in quoting for the opportunity needs to register on the Council e-tendering platform, Intend, in the first instance.
Any supplier who can demonstrate that they are interested in this opportunity, with its associated timelines, will then be invited to quote. Interested suppliers are required to register their interest by 14:00 on Monday 25th November 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ37
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hampshire Library Service are seeking to secure a partner to take on a 'Licence to Occupy' catering concession contract in Farnborough Library. There is already an active refreshment offer in a specific area of the library. HLS are seeking a contractor who will provide refreshments to library users and other customers as necessary. The cafeteria area in the library is open to customers during library opening hours which are Monday-Saturday 9.30 am-5 pm (with a 1.30 pm closure on a Tuesday. There are approximately 20 covers.
Further information about Farnborough library, including clubs, groups and available room hire, can be found by using the link below:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/libraryfinder/farnborough-library
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/12/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/10/2024