Southsea Castle - Catering & Events Concession Opportunity Tender

• Country: United Kingdom
• Summary: Southsea Castle - Catering & Events Concession Opportunity - Preliminary Market Engagement
• GBT Ref No: 136524929
• Deadline: 20 Mar 2026
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: P00005202
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• Description:
• Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the future procurement strategy for catering and event services at Southsea Castle. As a visitor attraction and site of importance, the council aims to, through this procurement process, deliver new areas of growth for Southsea Castle. The successful operator must have a desire to create a destination cafe / restaurant and enhance the catering offer for private events and weddings. THE SITE Southsea Castle, built in 1544 by King Henry VIII as part of his coastal defence scheme, is a historic, Scheduled Ancient Monument and a site of national importance. Southsea Castle now operates as a visitor attraction and museum, restaurant, and historic wedding & events venue. The Castle attracts upwards of 10,000 visitors per month over the summer season, and offers members of the public free access to the castle keep, ramparts, shop & viewing rooms from April - October. The restaurant in Southsea Castle is open all year round, and the Castle hosts numerous events throughout the season, in particular weddings & corporate events, as well as community events. During the opening season, there are also local makers market's hosted in the marquee, as well as heritage tours and talks hosted by the museums team. All events hosted by the museums team are aimed at engaging with the local community and increasing the visitor experience at Southsea Castle. The Castle courtyard, keep, r...
• Documents:

 Tender Notice