Tender

Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2025 at 17:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking to appoint a catering provider for a café service at South Cambridgeshire Hall, located at Cambourne Business Park, Cambridgeshire. This initiative is a proof of concept with an initial contract term of six months. Important dates to note include the tender's closing date on 27th May 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2025. The procurement is structured as an open competition, categorised under services and concession, with a focus on canteen and catering services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to engage with a public authority project. Catering companies with expertise in delivering high-quality café services have the chance to establish and expand their presence in the Cambridgeshire region. The procurement process aligns with a flexible approach, allowing for contract extensions based on performance, thus providing potential for long-term business growth beyond the initial proof of concept phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is undertaking a procurement process aimed at appointing a suitable catering provider capable of delivering cafe services at the South Cambridgeshire Hall, located within the Cambourne Business Park at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6EA. This contract will be on a proof-of-concept basis with an initial term of 6 months, followed by a review to assess the feasibility of continuing with the service provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This is for an initial proof of concept trial with the option to extend as necessary up to the FTS threshold.

Renewal: This is for an initial proof of concept trial with the option to extend as necessary up to the FTS threshold.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021977-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.swan@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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