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title: "Lease to Operate a \"Cafe / Coffee Shop at the Innovation Centre Medway"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Lease to Operate a "Cafe / Coffee Shop at the Innovation Centre Medway

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53afe2cb-6931-413b-ac55-082ad740d8d8

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## Summary

Medway Council is inviting tenders for the operation of a café and coffee shop at the Innovation Centre Medway, located at Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9FD. This procurement falls under the service category of canteen and catering services, with a total contract value of £65,000. The tender process is currently at the open stage, with submissions due by 20 April 2018. The contract is set to commence on 4 June 2018 and will run for two years, with a potential five-year renewal option thereafter.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the catering and hospitality sector to expand their services in a well-trafficked innovation centre. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in operating food and beverage services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The selected service provider will not only enjoy a steady stream of customers from the centre's activities but also leverage potential partnerships with other organisations within the innovation ecosystem.

## Notice

Medway Council invites quotations in order to engage a Service Provider to operate and provide a "Cafe / Coffee Shop" facility at the Innovation Centre Medway, Maidstone Road, Chatham Kent ME5 9FD. The Council will grant the successful applicant a 2 year licence/tenancy with an option to renew for a further 5 year period annually

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4f868d-b3a0-4d61-9cff-3390a631efaf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 3 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4f868d-b3a0-4d61-9cff-3390a631efaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4f868d-b3a0-4d61-9cff-3390a631efaf
  22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId227d85e2-c72d-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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