Planning

Cambridge City Council - Catering at Ditchburn Place - PIN

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL - CATERING AT DITCHBURN PLACE - PIN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Jun 2021 at 15:52

Planning

19 May 2021 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a catering service at Ditchburn Place, its Extra Care and Sheltered Housing facility located on Mill Road, Cambridge. This initiative aims to provide a high-quality food service for 36 extra care residents and a restaurant-style service for 17 sheltered residents, along with their families and the wider community. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 28th June 2021 and a supplier engagement event planned for June 2021. The council will utilise e-tendering through the Proactis portal for this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses looking to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality services in residential or community settings. Suppliers interested in this contract are encouraged to participate in the upcoming engagement event, where they can gain insights into the council's requirements and share their innovative approaches to meet the needs of residents at Ditchburn Place. Businesses specialising in tailored catering solutions for vulnerable communities will find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Catering at Ditchburn Place - PIN

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council is procuring a new catering service at its Extra Care and Sheltered Housing facility, Ditchburn Place. Providing an innovative and high-quality food service to the 36 extra care residents, plus a restaurant-style service to the 17 sheltered residents and potentially family, friends and the wider community, the council is looking for providers who are keen to work with us in delivering a successful contract from this well positioned facility on Mill Road, Cambridge. We are inviting interested parties to a supplier engagement event during June 2021. This event will be held either on-site (COVID-dependent) or online and will be an opportunity for suppliers to find out more about the service, facilities and the residents at Ditchburn. The event will also allow us, as the buyer, and you as our potential supplier to share key information about ourselves, our Organisations, and our ethos, as well as providing the opportunity for you to share with us your perspectives on what solutions would best fit at Ditchburn, given your expertise in this area. Additional information: Cambridge City Council will be using the e-tendering portal Proactis to run this procurement https://procontract.due-north.com please express an interest on the portal and confirm your interest in the event using the messaging function located on the right hand side of the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183a8edb-ec38-46bd-b631-bf5a1eb332c8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL - CATERING AT DITCHBURN PLACE - PIN
Contact Name
Louise Barker
Contact Email
louise.barker@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 122345781

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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