Expression of Interest for Café Concession at Cody Dock 2025

Business experience

Please provide details of any relevant training records, certificates, awards, or customer feedback which demonstrate your ability to successfully operate a café or similar business.

Do you currently operate any other business(es), or would the Cody Dock café be your sole operation? Please provide details of such other business(es) if applicable.

Staffing and Management

If you run another business already, how many staff are currently employed in your business, and how many do you plan to employ to run the café at Cody Dock?

Please outline your staffing structure for the café (e.g., roles, responsibilities, management).

Market Research

How have you researched the local area and potential café users in the Cody Dock and Lea River Park area? Please provide any insights you have gathered regarding customer preferences, footfall, or competitor analysis.

Menu Development

Having regard to the location and demographics of both the people working in the industrial estate and also the wider community which surround Cody Dock, what type of menu will you deliver to suit the customers in the area? Please include options for healthy, vegan, vegetarian, and dietary-specific choices, where applicable.

Marketing

How will you market and advertise the café to attract new customers and retain existing ones? Please provide details of your PR strategy and promotional plans.

Performance Indicators

What Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will you use to measure the success and growth of your café operation at Cody Dock? Please provide a breakdown of your approach.

Environmental Responsibility

What steps will you take to ensure that your café operation is as environmentally friendly as possible? Please detail your commitment to sustainability, waste reduction, and the use of eco-friendly products.

Concession Fee Commitment

We are willing to offer to take on the concession for a monthly payment of 10-20% of gross sales subject to a minimum payment of at least £1700 monthly, for the initial period of three years from the date of the License provided for the concession use of the Café at Cody Dock.

Insurance and Risk Management

Provide details of your insurance policy or the provider. Please confirm that you will take out appropriate (check boxes)

Building insurancePublic liability insuranceEmployers insurance Product insurance

Health and Safety Standards

Please provide evidence of your food hygiene certification, health and safety practices, and any other relevant qualifications or policies that ensure compliance with regulations.

Community Engagement

How will you engage with the local community and make the café a valued resource for residents, visitors, and local organizations? Please include any plans for community outreach or involvement in local events.

Please note: If you are selected for the first round of applications you must be willing to present a business plan with forecasting to demonstrate your expected scale of turnover.

Thank you for taking the time to submit an expression of interest.

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