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title: "Pre-procurement Market Engagement Meeting - Harrogate Convention Centre Catering Services"
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buyer: "HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Pre-procurement Market Engagement Meeting - Harrogate Convention Centre Catering Services

Buyer: HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47bd0d44-f941-4c53-a5da-671659a0ab05

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## Summary

The Harrogate Borough Council is initiating a pre-procurement market engagement meeting for catering services at the Harrogate Convention Centre. This process is currently in the planning stage, with key activities scheduled for 16 November 2017. The engagement is aimed at understanding the market's capacity and willingness to supply the required services. Interested parties should note that the engagement feedback deadline is set for 23 February 2018, and all correspondence should be directed to claire.trott@harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors, particularly those with experience in large-scale event services. Companies that thrive in providing catering for conventions, exhibitions, and similar events would find this engagement particularly relevant. Participating in the engagement meeting or providing feedback through the attached survey can give businesses valuable insights into the council's requirements, potentially leading to successful contracts for future catering services.

## Notice

This market engagement exercise is being undertaken to help us better understand the provider market to assess how many providers possess the appetite, capability and experience to offer the level and type of service we require. We are holding an event for prospective bidders on 16 November. The attached advert provides detail. If unable to attend we would still welcome feedback via our survey questionnaire which is attached Additional information: Please notify of attendance. If unable to attend we would still value your contribution via a completed survey document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8308042-9d58-4069-90cc-f8f8e1504513 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 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 | HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG1 5LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2017 at 15:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8308042-9d58-4069-90cc-f8f8e1504513

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8308042-9d58-4069-90cc-f8f8e1504513
  23rd October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/090563cc-9de6-4129-9677-d830ce299141
  Invitation to pre-market engagement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e98a1b1d-e624-4378-a778-e56243efef48
  Pre-market Engagement survey

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