Plymouth City Council is looking for a company to manage the entire catering and bar operation at the upcoming British Firework Championships, taking place on the 13 and 14 August 2025 on Plymouth Hoe. The much beloved British Firework Championships see over 35,000 people attend the annual event daily, and it is an exciting opportunity for a company to provide their catering and bar services working closely with the Council's Events Team.
If interested, please read the Tender information document and supporting draft site licence. All submissions should be sent to CateringEvents@plymouth.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 14 March 2025.
Plymouth City Council encourages healthy eating, the use of local produce and sustainability.
Submissions will be evaluated on:
- Environmental sustainability including reduction of single use plastics – 10%
- Evidence of local procurement including stock and sub-contractors – 10%
- Management competency and experience – 20%
- Quality and suitability of outlets submitted – 10%
- Pricing of food – 10%
- Fee submitted – 40%
Submission of proposals
- Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and returned to Plymouth City Council via email CateringEvents@plymouth.gov.uk. The forms must be received by us by no later than 5pm on Friday 14 March 2025.
- Please note that any proposals that are received after this time WILL NOT be considered.
- The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any quotation.
