Planning

Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jan 2018 at 11:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jan 2018 at 11:29

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jan 2018 at 10:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham City Council is initiating a soft market testing process for a café at the Nottingham Science Park, which aims to develop a new facility that will serve both as office space and a hub for meetings and events. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1 May 2018. The project involves seeking proposals from café and hospitality suppliers interested in providing services, including meals, drinks, and event catering, within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors, particularly those experienced in running cafés or providing event catering services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality breakfast and lunch offerings, alongside flexible operational hours for special events, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should consider how they can integrate their services into a new and dynamic environment at the Nottingham Science Park, enhancing both their visibility and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council is carrying out a short period of 'soft market testing' relating to Nottingham Science Park. Nottingham City Council is developing plans for new building at the Nottingham Science Park (NSP), which will form a focal point and hub within the existing Science Park. The new building will provide 3,331 sq. m. of grade A office space, conference and meeting facilities as well as a cafe. Nottingham City Council are looking for cafe and hospitality suppliers to submit their initial thoughts on becoming the operator a NSP providing the following services; 1. Hot and cold breakfast and light lunch provision 2. Hot and cold drinks 3. Catering and hospitality for meetings and events 4. Operational hours to suit the business need 5. Occasional evening and weekend functions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd1744-c8d5-425b-8713-299bf7a854c0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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