27-012 Catering for NPDC Venues and Events

This New Plymouth District Council tender will be accessible via Tenderlink, and is only being advertised via GETS. All further communications related to this tender will be conducted through TenderLink. To be able to participate in this tender and access the RFX documents, providers will need to ensure they are registered on TenderLink. The TenderLink portal is free to access and to upload submissions. We have published this advanced notice to alert potential respondents of the need to register in Tenderlink. NPDC is seeking proposals from experienced and innovative catering providers to become the catering partner for the Council's premier event venues. The successful supplier will deliver retail, corporate, conference, hospitality and event catering services across the New Plymouth Event Venues network, including Stadium Taranaki, TSB Stadium, TSB Showplace. The successful supplier will be expected to deliver a comprehensive and scalable catering solution capable of supporting a diverse event portfolio. This includes community meetings, functions, and conferences for 10 to 1,000 attendees, as well as major sporting and cultural events attracting audiences of more than 22,000 attendees, and entertainment concerts at Stadium Taranaki with capacities of up to 30,000 attendees. Council is seeking a strategic partner rather than simply a catering contractor. We are looking for an organisation that can work collaboratively with venue staff, hirers, promoters, sponsors and event organisers to maximise venue utilisation, enhance customer experiences and contribute to the commercial success of our venues. Using the link below, please follow the instructions on the main screen of how to set up your organisation to access TenderLink (if you are not already registered). Please make sure your contact email address is accurate. https://www.tenderlink.com/npdc/ Please note, TenderLink is best accessed through Chrome. If you require any further assistance, please contact procurementadmin@npdc.govt.nz Ngā mihi, NPDC Procurement Team