--- title: "Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-10-10" --- # Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e.json) ## Summary The St Edmundsbury Borough Council is conducting early market engagement for the provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum, and Abbey Gardens located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as SEBC/0756/2018, aims to gather expressions of interest from experienced catering companies. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of expressions of interest is set for 12:00 on 29 October 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure and is classified under the categories of food and beverage services, with a total estimated contract value of £1,000,000, starting from 5 December 2018 to 5 October 2019. This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth for businesses in the food and beverage industry, particularly for established catering firms and independent operators with experience in similar environments. Companies able to demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality services in venues such as theatres and gardens are well-suited to compete. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is looking to obtain a diverse range of ideas and solutions to enhance their service offerings. ## Notice Return Deadline is 12:00 on 29 October, 2018. Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds St Edmundsbury Borough Council invites expressions of interest from experienced group or independent companies to develop and operate catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds At this point in time the Council are not looking to formally tender any services but are canvassing for expressions of interest from the catering industry to obtain a better understanding of the market and how best to package any future offer. In addition you are invited to visit the venues on either the 18th, 19th or 23rd of October 2018. If you would like to attend one of these sessions please email Nick.Wells@westsuffolk.gov.uk to secure a suitable time slot. Please note that there will be a limit of two people per organisation on these visits. Additional information: Return Deadline is 12:00 on 29 October, 2018. Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds St Edmundsbury Borough Council invites expressions of interest from experienced group or independent companies to develop and operate catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the documentation. The deadline date for submissions is 12:00 on 29 October 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75750cf-6d35-48ea-bae4-3c9b865103a8 | | 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 | 10 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 5 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2018 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75750cf-6d35-48ea-bae4-3c9b865103a8 - 5 Oct 2018 at 15:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75750cf-6d35-48ea-bae4-3c9b865103a8 - 5 Oct 2018 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75750cf-6d35-48ea-bae4-3c9b865103a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75750cf-6d35-48ea-bae4-3c9b865103a8 10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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