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title: "Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall"
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# Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8060434e-e886-4885-a855-197f61222647

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process to appoint a catering service provider for a new café facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall, located in Cambourne Business Park, Cambridgeshire (CB23 6EA). This opportunity, labelled "Proof of Concept - Provision of a Café Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall," is categorised under canteen and catering services (CPV code: 55500000). The procurement method is open procedure, suitable for contracts below the threshold, with the invitation to tender closing on 27th May 2025 at 13:00. The service will be initially trialled over six months starting on 17th June 2025, with a review upon completing the term to evaluate the continuation of services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their business in the public sector, specifically within the South Cambridgeshire area. The initial proof-of-concept approach allows businesses to establish a foothold with the possibility of extended service provision following successful execution. Companies adept in creating vibrant café environments and capable of serving a diverse clientele will be especially well-suited to tender for this project, providing a platform for growth and enhanced visibility in the regional market.

## Notice

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is undertaking a procurement process aimed at appointing a suitable catering provider capable of delivering cafe services at the South Cambridgeshire Hall, located within the Cambourne Business Park at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6EA. This contract will be on a proof-of-concept basis with an initial term of 6 months, followed by a review to assess the feasibility of continuing with the service provision. Bidders can find out more and obtain the tender documents from our tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=279bf591-b431-f011-8136-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8217e7cf-b711-4f28-9b8a-40b3cb4aa3ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8217e7cf-b711-4f28-9b8a-40b3cb4aa3ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8217e7cf-b711-4f28-9b8a-40b3cb4aa3ed
  15th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=279bf591-b431-f011-8136-005056b64545
  Advert

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