Planning

Oxford Town Hall Catering Prior Information Notice (PIN)

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jan 2021 at 18:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Town Hall Catering Prior Information Notice (PIN) is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Oxford City Council. Located in Oxford, England, this procurement involves catering services under the Canteen and catering services industry. Notable milestones include an engagement end date set for 8th February 2021, where interested parties can express their interest in this opportunity. The tender is facilitated through the Proactis South East Business Portal, where all correspondence must be directed.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in event catering, social functions, and community-focused services. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility, high-quality offerings at competitive prices, and a commitment to community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this exercise. Engaging in this early market consultation can help businesses understand the specific requirements of Oxford City Council and shape their proposals accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxford Town Hall Catering Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Notice Description

Oxford Town Hall is a venue owned and managed by Oxford City Council and it sits in the heart of the city of Oxford and has a team of around 50 people who work in the building. The history of the Town Hall makes it unique within the city and it has the following USP's: * Size and space: With a capacity for over 700 delegates, we are one of the largest venues in the city centre. * Historic landmark: Built over 120 years ago and the original use continues today. We are a well-known landmark in the city & a Grade II* listed building. * Flexibility: With 3 function rooms and 10 meeting rooms, we can provide a combination of rooms to suit the client. Unlike university buildings, we're not limited by term times, lectures or examinations, for example. * Quality: An inimitable competitive advantage of a historic grade II* listed building, offering a quality venue but at flexible, affordable prices. * Social Event Venue: Due to our capacity, we are a well-known social event venue, hosting beer festivals, vintage fairs, popular and classical concerts and more... * Community: We give away around PS133,000 of venue hire for free to local community groups to support their work and increase the impact within their community. This exercise is being conducted in order to allow Oxford City Council to understand more about the catering market and to allow the market to understand our current situation and the potential opportunities it provides. This is all with a view to shaping our future requirements and potentially formulating a tender that may be advertised later in 2021. By expressing an interest in this opportunity you will gain access to a document that explains a bit about the Oxford Town Hall, the historical service and some aspirations for the future. The document also invites you to consider some questions and gives you the opportunity to show interest in meeting the Commercial Manager and their team. This exercise does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for Oxford City Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00b6b21-337a-4c17-be2e-cfbc47206461
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

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
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2021Expired
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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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