--- title: "Framework Contract Opportunity: Catering" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED" published: "2017-06-12" --- # Framework Contract Opportunity: Catering Buyer: CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0378bd72-17a1-413d-b572-fcc25d9b4223.json) ## Summary The Creative Quarter Nottingham Limited is seeking tenders for a Framework Contract Opportunity in Catering, aimed at supporting The Big House programme, which hosts small-scale business events across the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area. This initiative, with a budget of £5 million, is focused on the Creative and Digital Industries sector. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 5th July 2017. The contract duration will commence on 17th July 2017 and extend until 30th September 2019. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, inviting various service providers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses positioned within the catering services industry, particularly those capable of handling breakfast and lunch events in a diverse range of venues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this an especially relevant competition, as the programme aims to foster growth within the local creative sector. Companies that can provide tailored catering solutions while supporting the networking and training goals of The Big House programme will be particularly competitive in this procurement process. ## Notice Framework catering contract for The Big House programme for regular small scale business events incl breakfast, buffet lunches and light refreshments. Events will be at a range of venues across Derbys/Notts area, aimed at start-up, early stage and established businesses and entrepreneurs. The Big House is a 3-year, PS5 million tailored support programme for the Creative and Digital Industries (CDI) sector in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The programme is part-funded by a PS2.5 million contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and from the Creative Local Growth Fund programme, funded by Arts Council England. The aim of The Big House is to help creative and digital businesses to grow and to support the creation of new jobs. Support on offer includes one-to-one advice, coaching, grants, peer-to-peer learning and business engagement events. The programme aims to support over 500 businesses with over PS350,000 of grant funding, matched by private investment. CQ is one of The Big House delivery partners, along with the University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University - The Hive, New Art Exchange, Derby Theatre, Derby QUAD and NBV Enterprise Solutions. The Creative Quarter's element of The Big House is called Open Doors and offers an information, engagement and communications hub focused on CDI businesses and activity, across the D2N2 area (D2N2 is the local enterprise partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire). Open Doors is delivering the following elements of The Big House: * A range of support, including one-to-one intensive business coaching * Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities * Market place and trade fair events * Wide ranging business engagement events with creative, digital and technology experts ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a13634-5260-4b09-a17f-d2105ece45e6 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 1DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | St. Ann's | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2017 at 10:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a13634-5260-4b09-a17f-d2105ece45e6 - 31 May 2017 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a13634-5260-4b09-a17f-d2105ece45e6 - 31 May 2017 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a13634-5260-4b09-a17f-d2105ece45e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a13634-5260-4b09-a17f-d2105ece45e6 12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5702744-7bf9-4290-b566-f991698f3598 Framework Brief Catering - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92a3c77f-030a-4ca5-9990-1bb9e34a527b ## Notice URLs - http://www.creativequarter.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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