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title: "Request for information regarding the provision of a Cafe Serice at Cambridge City Council Crematorium"
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# Request for information regarding the provision of a Cafe Serice at Cambridge City Council Crematorium

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28d5666d-84af-4f31-bc37-1c508fc517b1

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender for providing a café service at the council-owned crematorium located on Huntingdon Road, with the title "Request for information regarding the provision of a Café Service." The procurement is classified under the category of Restaurant and food-serving services (CPV 55300000) with additional classifications for beverage-serving and canteen services. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 22 November 2018, providing a clear deadline for interested parties to express their interest.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in the catering, hospitality, and food-service industries to engage with local government initiatives. Companies that specialise in operating café facilities and providing catering solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. By partnering with the Cambridge City Council, successful bidders could benefit from a stable contract in a high-traffic location, potentially boosting their visibility and customer base in the East of England.

## Notice

The Council is currently reviewing whether there is a commercially viable model to build, fit and partner in the delivery of a cafe at the council owned crematorium at Huntingdon road. As part of that option appraisal, the council is seeking to understand * If such an operation would be considered commercial viable by the industry, and, if so * What would the operating and contractual model look like?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdbafbc6-b611-4b5a-a727-025ad3d05874 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Nov 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 15:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdbafbc6-b611-4b5a-a727-025ad3d05874
- 21 Aug 2018 at 09:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdbafbc6-b611-4b5a-a727-025ad3d05874
- 10 Aug 2018 at 12:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdbafbc6-b611-4b5a-a727-025ad3d05874

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdbafbc6-b611-4b5a-a727-025ad3d05874
  22nd August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9f7eb306-9c9c-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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