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Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds

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Summary of the contracting process

The St Edmundsbury Borough Council is conducting early market engagement for the provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum, and Abbey Gardens located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as SEBC/0756/2018, aims to gather expressions of interest from experienced catering companies. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of expressions of interest is set for 12:00 on 29 October 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure and is classified under the categories of food and beverage services, with a total estimated contract value of £1,000,000, starting from 5 December 2018 to 5 October 2019.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth for businesses in the food and beverage industry, particularly for established catering firms and independent operators with experience in similar environments. Companies able to demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality services in venues such as theatres and gardens are well-suited to compete. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is looking to obtain a diverse range of ideas and solutions to enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds

Notice Description

Return Deadline is 12:00 on 29 October, 2018. Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds St Edmundsbury Borough Council invites expressions of interest from experienced group or independent companies to develop and operate catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds At this point in time the Council are not looking to formally tender any services but are canvassing for expressions of interest from the catering industry to obtain a better understanding of the market and how best to package any future offer. In addition you are invited to visit the venues on either the 18th, 19th or 23rd of October 2018. If you would like to attend one of these sessions please email Nick.Wells@westsuffolk.gov.uk to secure a suitable time slot. Please note that there will be a limit of two people per organisation on these visits. Additional information: Return Deadline is 12:00 on 29 October, 2018. Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds St Edmundsbury Borough Council invites expressions of interest from experienced group or independent companies to develop and operate catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the documentation. The deadline date for submissions is 12:00 on 29 October 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75750cf-6d35-48ea-bae4-3c9b865103a8
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2018 - 5 Oct 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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