Planning

Cambridge City Council - Market Engagement Event - Community Cafes

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Nov 2021 at 11:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage for a market engagement event titled "Cambridge City Council - Market Engagement Event - Community Cafes". This initiative falls under the catering services industry and aims to explore potential suppliers for catering services across several locations in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the engagement end date set for 15th February 2022, with interested suppliers requested to notify the Council of their intent to attend by 5pm on 28th November 2021.

This tender presents promising opportunities for local catering businesses and social enterprises looking to expand their services. By participating in the soft market testing, businesses can gain insights into the Council's service requirements and establish connections with relevant stakeholders. Entrepreneurs in the catering sector, particularly those offering services for community cafes, will find this engagement particularly beneficial as it allows them to showcase their offerings and possibly secure valuable contracts with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Market Engagement Event - Community Cafes

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council (CCC) is seeking to explore and understand the marketplace and are inviting all potential suppliers to attend this event. The desired outcome of this soft market testing is to gain insight into the market, gauge the level of interest from potential providers and gather feedback on the feasibility of the Council's proposals ahead of undertaking a procurement (or procurements) to secure a service provider (or providers). Cambridge City Council wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to five restaurant/cafe facilities at several locations across several council owned assets in the city. CCC current team of project leads for each of the facilities will be in attendance and will be able to answer any specific questions around the delivery requirements. If you are interested in attending this event, please notify Cambridge City Council via the portal by 5pm on Sunday 28th November 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd0c8240-22b9-4fcf-b20c-3284ba92f788
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb26730-0bf0-4516-ab53-ec6a0de775e6
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Feb 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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