--- title: "Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-31" --- # Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e7333f-de27-4d48-abe0-548af07bb309.json) ## Summary The Nottingham City Council is initiating a soft market testing process for a café at the Nottingham Science Park, which aims to develop a new facility that will serve both as office space and a hub for meetings and events. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1 May 2018. The project involves seeking proposals from café and hospitality suppliers interested in providing services, including meals, drinks, and event catering, within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors, particularly those experienced in running cafés or providing event catering services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality breakfast and lunch offerings, alongside flexible operational hours for special events, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should consider how they can integrate their services into a new and dynamic environment at the Nottingham Science Park, enhancing both their visibility and market reach. ## Notice Nottingham City Council is carrying out a short period of 'soft market testing' relating to Nottingham Science Park. Nottingham City Council is developing plans for new building at the Nottingham Science Park (NSP), which will form a focal point and hub within the existing Science Park. The new building will provide 3,331 sq. m. of grade A office space, conference and meeting facilities as well as a cafe. Nottingham City Council are looking for cafe and hospitality suppliers to submit their initial thoughts on becoming the operator a NSP providing the following services; 1. Hot and cold breakfast and light lunch provision 2. Hot and cold drinks 3. Catering and hospitality for meetings and events 4. Operational hours to suit the business need 5. Occasional evening and weekend functions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd1744-c8d5-425b-8713-299bf7a854c0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2018 at 11:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd1744-c8d5-425b-8713-299bf7a854c0 - 31 Jan 2018 at 11:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe1937f-15bd-4989-9ab0-e528e64218d0 - 31 Jan 2018 at 10:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe1937f-15bd-4989-9ab0-e528e64218d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd1744-c8d5-425b-8713-299bf7a854c0 31st January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe1937f-15bd-4989-9ab0-e528e64218d0 31st January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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