Tender

Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2025 at 17:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process to appoint a catering service provider for a new café facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall, located in Cambourne Business Park, Cambridgeshire (CB23 6EA). This opportunity, labelled "Proof of Concept - Provision of a Café Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall," is categorised under canteen and catering services (CPV code: 55500000). The procurement method is open procedure, suitable for contracts below the threshold, with the invitation to tender closing on 27th May 2025 at 13:00. The service will be initially trialled over six months starting on 17th June 2025, with a review upon completing the term to evaluate the continuation of services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their business in the public sector, specifically within the South Cambridgeshire area. The initial proof-of-concept approach allows businesses to establish a foothold with the possibility of extended service provision following successful execution. Companies adept in creating vibrant café environments and capable of serving a diverse clientele will be especially well-suited to tender for this project, providing a platform for growth and enhanced visibility in the regional market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is undertaking a procurement process aimed at appointing a suitable catering provider capable of delivering cafe services at the South Cambridgeshire Hall, located within the Cambourne Business Park at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6EA. This contract will be on a proof-of-concept basis with an initial term of 6 months, followed by a review to assess the feasibility of continuing with the service provision. Bidders can find out more and obtain the tender documents from our tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=279bf591-b431-f011-8136-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8217e7cf-b711-4f28-9b8a-40b3cb4aa3ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and 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
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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