006038 – Café Operator Concession - Market Consultation

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006038 - Café Operator Concession – Supplier Engagement Event This is an invitation for suitable providers for a fully manage Café Operator Concession solution to attend an event to discuss potential opportunities in relation to the facility in order to help inform our specification in readiness for a forthcoming tender opportunity. We are seeking a sole operator to undertake a concession in the busy Newcastle City Community & Information Hub and Library, which is located within the city centre just off key shopping streets. The facility also contains a number of function rooms and provision of additional services in the building. As a minimum, the potential supplier will offer the following: • The ability to offer a fully managed Café Concession • Previous / similar experience of running a static based concession • A commitment to support the Council maximise the commercial opportunity of the concession whilst maintaining a high level of service This event is free of charge. No expenses will be paid by the Council for your attendance. Event Date: Wednesday 31st January 2018 Location: City Community & Information Hub and Library Charles Avison Building 33 New Bridge Street West Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX 1 hour sessions will be scheduled which intend to discuss possible solutions for the concession followed by a short tour of the facility. Sessions will take place from 09:00 am. How to Register: Please contact Aaron Rush, Commissioning and Procurement Officer at Newcastle City Council via email at aaron.rush@newcastle.gov.uk. These sessions will be on a first come first serve basis. You will be given a timeslot to attend the event when your registration has been received. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. Keywords: cafe, cafe operator, concession