Catering Concession Contract(s) for the London Borough of Lambeth

The London Borough of Lambeth (the Authority), is undertaking preliminary investigations to ascertain whether it can establish a series of commercially viable catering concession contracts. This request for information is intended as an initial starting point to engage possible interested parties. If we receive positive feedback following this request for information, then we may undertake more detailed market testing.

We wish to obtain feedback on the possibility of a series of catering concession contracts. High-level analysis suggest that there are a number of locations within the Borough where a form of catering concession contract may be viable. These include the following locations:

• Spring Gardens / Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens: just inside Kennington Lane entrance adjacent to Vauxhall Tavern
• Larkhall Park: just inside Wandsworth Road entrance
• Windrush Square: near Effra Road/Saltoun Road junction
• Emma Cons Gardens: on the periphery of The Cut boundary
• Clapham Common: on the 'grassy knoll' behind Clapham Common underground station.

These concessions can take a number of forms including something as simple as so-called "man in a van" opportunities to more complex arrangements. We would appreciate feedback from potential suppliers on locations, any operational concerns, and issues around implementation.

We would appreciate feedback on the following points

• What you believe to be the key drivers of a successful catering concession contract.
• The possible risks that the Authority and the potential supplier should be aware of.
• An indicative outline of the possible financial benefits that the Authority might be able to obtain.
• Possible commercial models that could be used.
• What you believe to be sustainable timeframes for the establishing of a concession.

Please send your feedback to Helen Lee(hlee@lambeth.gov.uk) by 5pm on 1st March 2017.