Provision of Hospitality Services and Events

Provision of Hospitality Services and Events at Worksop and Retford Town Halls

Bassetlaw District Council are seeking a partner to take responsibility for the management of their two venues, ie Worksop Town Hall and Retford Town Hall.

REFERENCE BDC/SLW/JU/2013/0012
Awarding body Bassetlaw District Council

Description

Bassetlaw District Council are seeking a partner to take responsibility for the management of their two venues, ie Worksop Town Hall and Retford Town Hall. This will include booking of all non Council events, promoting the facilities for a variety of functions and to include catering and bars for all events and functions. We would expect our partners to be able offer a range of packages to the customer to meet the customers specific needs for example such as weddings, wedding fayres, parties, conferences etc., The Council currently holds a licence to hold civil weddings and partnerships for both venues. Both venues provide excellent facilities including kitchens. The licensee for the bars at the Town Halls will be the successful partner.

This is a growth potential hence the contract will be let for 3 years with a further option for a 2 year extension. Potential bidders, as part of the evaluation progress, will be required to outline how they will promote the venues in order to generate increased levels of usage of the Town Halls and promote and enhance the facilities available . Short listed suppliers will be invited to present their business case to officers of the Council.

The Council also spends approx. £10K per annum on buffets and catering for internal events such as Council training and meetings, this will also be included as part of the contract and the potential supplier will be the first point of contract as an option to provide this service..
 

Additional information

This contract is being managed by Bassetlaw District Council . To request documentation contact sandy.williams@bassetlaw.gov.uk