Concession notice
Section I: Contracting
authority/entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Royal Parks Ltd
The Old Police House, Hyde Park
London
W2 2UH
UK
Contact person: Ricardo McDonald Blackman
Telephone: +44 3000612000
E-mail: procurement@royalparks.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.royalparks.org.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Exhibition%2C-fair-and-congress-organisation-services./R568456DYH
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./R568456DYH
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./R568456DYH
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
London’s Premier Outdoor Food Festival in The Regent’s Park
Reference number: FOL11/69
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79950000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Royal Parks is looking for a suitably qualified Provider or suitable consortia with a high level of experience and knowledge to plan, promote, produce and deliver an annual food-themed festival-style event in June for The Regent's Park in return for paying The Royal Parks a contract fee. The contract period is for five years, commencing from 25 September 2023.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
79950000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
LONDON
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Premier London event should be family-friendly and focus on a culturally diverse range of food stalls and worldwide exhibits. The event should be accessible, inclusive and sustainable with its food and drink offer. It should provide world-class content, experiences and demonstrations for all to enjoy. The event should have high standards of health & safety and superb customer service.
The Regent's Park is an English Heritage Grade 1 listed registered Park with a rich history, high profile, and Green Flag status. It is a park of regional and national importance. The Provider must have the capacity, experience and track record necessary to protect the landscape and deliver a popular, high-quality, profitable event.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 60
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The potential Provider must demonstrate that they have relevant knowledge and experience in delivering major outdoor commercial food events, with a consistent track record in service delivery as well as the capacity, financial ability, and knowledge within the market to sustain a commercially viable premier food events programme over the entire period of the contract.
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:
As stated in the procurement documents.
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
23/11/2022
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Quarter 3, 2027
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Tenderers shall note that the contract will be formed between the successful tenderer and TRP Trading Company, a subsidiary of The Royal Parks Limited.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Exhibition%2C-fair-and-congress-organisation-services./R568456DYH
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R568456DYH
GO Reference: GO-20221024-PRO-21244746
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Parks Ltd
The Old Police House, Hyde Park
London
W2 2UH
UK
Telephone: +44 7977187243
E-mail: hadlands@royalparks.org
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
100 St. Paul’s Churchyard
London
EC4M 8BU
UK
Telephone: +44 2075366000
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cedr.com/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Refer to Regulation 52 of the Concessions Contract Regulations, 2016 as set out at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/273/regulation/52/made
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/10/2022