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title: "GB-Rochford: Soft Market Testing for the operation of the Cafe at The Mill Arts & Events Centre"
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# GB-Rochford: Soft Market Testing for the operation of the Cafe at The Mill Arts & Events Centre

Buyer: ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-691ef5d7-6ba3-48b4-af10-6340d4ec0d86

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## Summary

The Rochford District Council is currently conducting a tender for the operation of the café at The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh, Essex. The procurement process is in the "open" stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 20th November 2023. The contract period is planned to start on 21st November 2023. This tender falls under the industry category of "Cafeteria services" and is valued at £50,000.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies in the services industry, particularly those with experience in cafeteria services. The tender is well-suited for businesses located in the East of England region, looking to provide catering services. Rochford District Council is the buying organisation, and interested parties can contact Lauren Quigley for further details on the tender process.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 October 2023 for the following reason: Corrections made to Notice.(Following the decision taken by The Council's Executive, Rochford District Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise for the reopening and future operation of the cafe within the Mill Arts and Events Centre, located on Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004663ac-fbd7-4cdb-beee-a51ed0f7af0e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS4 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 10:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004663ac-fbd7-4cdb-beee-a51ed0f7af0e
- 18 Oct 2023 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004663ac-fbd7-4cdb-beee-a51ed0f7af0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004663ac-fbd7-4cdb-beee-a51ed0f7af0e
  20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Rochford:-Soft-Market-Testing-for-the-operation-of-the-Café-at-The-Mill-Arts-&-Events-Centre/TU9GQ22NN3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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