Tender

Catering Soft Market Testing

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2017 at 14:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise for catering services, aimed at understanding interest in two opportunities at significant venues: the Hylands Estate Stables Visitor Centre and Chelmsford Museum at Oaklands Park. The tender was published on 19th January 2017 and is active, with responses due by 10th February 2017. This initiative falls under the services category and is located in the East of England, specifically Chelmsford, UK. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st January 2018 and extend until 31st December 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in providing services for visitor centres and museums. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance for growth and expansion in a competitive market. Companies that can demonstrate innovative catering solutions and a strong customer service focus will be well-suited to compete for these contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to gauge the level of interest in this exciting opportunity for two unique catering opportunities in thriving and popular locations. Chelmsford City Council is looking to gauge the level of interest in one or both of the opportunities available to run the catering outlets at the Hylands Estate Stables Visitor Centre and Chelmsford Museum at Oaklands Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d44f42-dbf3-49c6-98ad-8b7f50b88bdb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - 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
19 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 5 years
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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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