Agenda item

The Executive RESOLVED that the Council enters into a 10 year lease arrangement with Bidder C, as set out in Annex A to the agenda report.

The Executive was informed that the leases to run the cafés at both Frimley Lodge Park and Lightwater Country Park would expire on 31 January 2023. A comprehensive tendering process had been carried out to seek bids to appoint a contractor to provide best financial return to the Council.

The tender had sought quotations to operate one or both cafes for a period of ten years, with a break clause at year five. Three responses had been received and the proposal from the bidder being recommended for agreement not only provided an enhanced return to the Council, but also offered a wider menu choice together with investment for updating and modernising the facilities. It was also advised that Fairtrade products would be used by the successful bidder.

RESOLVED that the Council enters into a 10 year lease arrangement with Bidder C, as set out in Annex A to the agenda report.