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Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1B - Seacombe Ferry Terminal Café

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
1340000.0 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 13:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CROSBY FRESH LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

1B This Lot is a concession contract. Management of the busy newly refurbished Seacombe Terminal café serving ferry customers, commuters, the local community and 100,000 annual visitors to the Eureka Science & Discovery Museum. Operators must create a welcoming and efficient café with strong customer service, varied menu range, family-friendly offers and a consistent experience throughout long operating hours using on-site kitchen facilities. The successful Supplier will pay all utilities and business rates.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1B Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1B - Seacombe Ferry Terminal Café

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