---
title: "The Hold Cafe Service - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1643bda9-41f1-4510-98cf-495520132730"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING"
published: "2020-09-25"
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# The Hold Cafe Service - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1643bda9-41f1-4510-98cf-495520132730

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk Sourcing seeking a provider for "The Hold Café Service," classified under cafeteria services, located in Ipswich, Suffolk (postal code IP1 2BX). This concession contract, valued at £300,000, has completed its tender stage, with the award announced on 11th September 2020 and the contract period spanning from 21st September 2020 to 30th September 2025. The tender submission deadline was 26th March 2020, and it was conducted via an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and café service industry to engage with a public sector client. Companies that specialise in providing café services, a range of catering options for events and community functions, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, businesses that are capable of delivering high-quality customer service and community-focused initiatives will likely find this opportunity beneficial for growth.

## Notice

The Hold Cafe Services - To run the cafe within The Hold building and provide catering for customers who hire parts of the building plus community events. Please note this is a concession contract. The submission date is 26th March 2020 at 12noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5158cc2-e746-4d94-b209-53fa34f5567a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Concession Contract |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLOURS CONTINENTAL CAFÉ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2020 at 12:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5158cc2-e746-4d94-b209-53fa34f5567a
- 25 Sep 2020 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5158cc2-e746-4d94-b209-53fa34f5567a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5158cc2-e746-4d94-b209-53fa34f5567a
  25th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

## Provenance

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