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title: "Riverside Leisure Centre Catering Contract"
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# Riverside Leisure Centre Catering Contract

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fda9c15-28c8-4c42-8995-2f686962535c

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## Summary

The Chelmsford City Council is seeking proposals for the Riverside Leisure Centre Catering Contract, targeting experienced catering providers capable of delivering high-quality services for a projected annual user base of 950,000. This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to catering services, and is currently active. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5 April 2018. This opportunity is being offered through a selective negotiated procedure to ensure an optimal outcome for the Council and the selected catering operator, with the contract set to commence on 1 February 2019 and conclude on 31 January 2024. The contract will be executed in Chelmsford, in the East of England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering services. Providers with a strong background in delivering customer-focused catering within leisure facilities will be well-positioned to compete. Catering firms capable of creating an engaging dining experience and excellent service standards are encouraged to participate, as the café is strategically located along a busy riverfront, ensuring high visibility and foot traffic. Businesses ready to showcase their expertise in a competitive environment are likely to thrive in this contract opportunity.

## Notice

Chelmsford City Council is redeveloping the Riverside Leisure Centre in the City Centre and is seeking to appoint a Catering Contract to a suitably experienced and qualified catering provider who will provide an excellent catering environment and service to centre users and members of the public. The new Centre is anticipated to attract 950,000 users per annum, and the cafe area will be located on the river front where there is significant passing trade. This opportunity is being tendered using the competitive with negotiation procedure to ensure the best outcome is achieved for the Council and the operator. To respond to this opportunity please use: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/796BQ768QQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9da1b2b-63ac-4391-b630-dc141b69ece9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2018 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9da1b2b-63ac-4391-b630-dc141b69ece9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9da1b2b-63ac-4391-b630-dc141b69ece9
  9th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Catering-services./796BQ768QQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/796BQ768QQ

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