Tender

GB-Rochford: Soft Market Testing for the operation of the Cafe at The Mill Arts & Events Centre

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochford District Council is currently seeking proposals for the operation of the Café at The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rochford, Essex. The procurement process involves a soft market testing exercise aimed at SMEs. The contract, classified under canteen and catering services, has a value of £500,000 and is open for interested parties to submit tenders until November 20, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 21, 2023, and end on November 22, 2023.

This tender opportunity at The Mill Arts & Events Centre presents a lucrative chance for catering service providers, especially SMEs, to engage with the local authority, Rochford District Council. Businesses operating in the East of England region, particularly those specialising in catering services, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. With a clear timeline and an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises, this tender aims to promote local economic growth and encourage participation from diverse business entities.

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Notice Title

GB-Rochford: Soft Market Testing for the operation of the Cafe at The Mill Arts & Events Centre

Notice Description

Following the decision taken by Full Council, Rochford District Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise for the reopening and future operation of the cafe within the Mill Arts and Events Centre, located on Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e4da4b-edc1-4d75-84fc-7da9452170ad
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023 30 days
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
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHFORD
Postcode
SS4 1BW
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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