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Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1A - Onboard Cafe & Bar

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, UKD72, L3 1BP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1500000.0 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 12:42
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
29 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
55522000 - Catering services for transport enterprises
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CROSBY FRESH LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This Lot is a concession contract Operation of the café and bar across daytime sightseeing cruises, commuter sailings and seasonal evening and premium cruises on two vessels - the Snowdrop and Royal Daffodil. The successful provider must offer high-quality, well-presented food and drink from small servery areas (no commercial kitchen) deliver smooth service in a mobile variable-demand environment, maintain strong staff standards and compliance and introduce creativity, sustainability and themed experiences. The successful Supplier will be required to offer bar services during any events that fall under Lot 2 Special Events.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1A - Onboard Cafe &Bar

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