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title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Soft - Market Test For Operator of East Barnwell Community Hub, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Cambridgeshire County Council Soft - Market Test For Operator of East Barnwell Community Hub, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d7824e7-9420-47b9-9c21-273a2a971cc1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a soft market testing initiative by Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) for the operator of the East Barnwell Community Hub located in Cambridge, England. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The initiative focuses on the redevelopment of the Community Hub to create enhanced facilities and residential apartments. Interested parties can find more information and respond through the LGSS Procurement Portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community services and facility management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative solutions to the operation of community centres. Potential competitors are advised to prepare their proposals considering the needs of the local community, governance arrangements, and service delivery requirements outlined by Cambridgeshire County Council.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) is investing in a mixed-use redevelopment scheme to create new and improved community facilities and residential apartments on the site of the existing East Barnwell Centre. CCC is assessing build options and future governance arrangements to choose the most suitable option. As part of this the Council wish to undertake soft market testing with potential operators of the Centre, who would be contracted to both provide services and operate elements of the building on behalf of CCC and/or the Council's independent housing and investment company. Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal to respond to this opportunity - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e438e7-2c28-4b63-84e0-0b35d4d25a60 |
| 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 | 22 May 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e438e7-2c28-4b63-84e0-0b35d4d25a60
- 22 May 2017 at 14:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e438e7-2c28-4b63-84e0-0b35d4d25a60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e438e7-2c28-4b63-84e0-0b35d4d25a60
  22nd May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

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