Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1B - Seacombe Ferry Terminal Café
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£1.3m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
09 Mar 2026
Description
1B This Lot is a concession contract. Management of the busy newly refurbished Seacombe Terminal café serving ferry customers, commuters, the local community and 100,000 annual visitors to the Eureka Science & Discovery Museum. Operators must create a welcoming and efficient café with strong customer service, varied menu range, family-friendly offers and a consistent experience throughout long operating hours using on-site kitchen facilities. The successful Supplier will pay all utilities and business rates.
Scope
- Reference
- DN798263
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2031Possible extension to 31 Mar 2033
A 2 year optional extension is available.
- CPV classifications
- 2432250055300000554000005550000079952000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 70.00% |
| Price | — | price | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Financial Standing State your annual turnover for the last financial year- we are expecting turnover of £200k or over: Provide confirm you have audited accounts (Yes/No): Do you have any outstanding tax liabilities (Pass/Fail):
Give a summary of your experience delivering catering and hospitality: How many years' experience in catering and hospitality do you have:
Bidders will need to complete an initial PSQ stage on a Pass/Fail basis. Bidders who are successful will be invited to a ITT stage where they will be required to respond to Quality & Commercial questions they will need to submit. We will then after moderation short list bidders to complete a presentation day where they will be required under controlled conditions present dishes to a evaluation panel for scoring
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£1.3m
Award date
09 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2029