Purpose

Seeking authority for the procurement of a framework contract for the supply of coffee shop and café items for use in Council Greenspaces cafes. The framework contract will comprise of a number of Lots which include coffee machines, machine maintenance and training, coffee, teas and other beverage items and allow tenderers to bid for one or any number of Lots.

The contract being procured may also be used by other council outlets such as museums, galleries, sports centres and the in-house civic catering provider ‘Civic Flavour’.

The contract will be for a period of 3 years with options to extend for an additional 1 x 12 month extensions. The overall value of the contract (including extensions) has the potential to be £500k based upon needing to purchase and replace a number of coffee machines throughout the contract period.

Decision

The Director of Communities Housing and Environment has approved the authority to procure a contract for the supply of coffee shop and café solutions.