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title: "Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1142c305-760b-41ba-8d22-8a9bbe484bb8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-31"
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# Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1142c305-760b-41ba-8d22-8a9bbe484bb8

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of the "Soft Market Testing- Nottingham Science Park Cafe" procurement process, concerning the establishment of a café within a new building at Nottingham Science Park. The project aims to create a hub with various facilities, including office space and catering services. Key dates include the engagement end date of 15 February 2018. This tender is categorised under cafeteria services and is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the café and hospitality sectors, particularly those that can offer hot and cold meal provisions, beverages, and catering for events. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their creativity and flexibility may align well with the needs of the prospective operations at the Nottingham Science Park. With plans for operational hours catering to business needs, this is an ideal chance for local suppliers to establish a presence in a developing area.

## 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/7b17ee10-345e-44dd-a0d5-8e4a410de782 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Feb 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 | Planning |
| 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
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 11:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b17ee10-345e-44dd-a0d5-8e4a410de782

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b17ee10-345e-44dd-a0d5-8e4a410de782
  31st January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9765464-7306-e811-80ea-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
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