Who won: Southsea Castle Catering and Events Concession Opportunity - Portsmouth 2026

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AWARD & STANDSTILL PERIOD Following receipt of tenders on 21st August 2026 the Council has concluded the assessment process and issued assessment summaries to the successful and unsuccessful suppliers as required under Section 50 of the Procurement Act 23 (the 'Act'). The Council reserves the right to amend (extend)the Standstill Period if needed; if this right is exercised, the Contract Award Notice will be updated and affected suppliers will be notified accordingly. After the Standstill Period has expired, and provided no legal challenge has been made by the end of the Standstill Period or any agreed extension, the Council intends to enter into contracts with the Successful Supplier. Following this, the Council also intends to publish a Contract Details Notice. Procurement description Portsmouth City Council (the Council) has awarded a concession contract for the provision of catering and events services at Southsea Castle. The contract will operate under a long-term commercial arrangement incorporating a lease together with a revenue-sharing mechanism between the operator and the Council. The contract has been awarded under Lot 1, comprising an initial term of five years with th

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