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title: "PLACE717H Ideal Catering for Cafe fitout at Bluebell Cafe, Shipley Visitor Centre"
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# PLACE717H Ideal Catering for Cafe fitout at Bluebell Cafe, Shipley Visitor Centre

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a07092f9-89c9-4530-ba75-192729044f9b

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract to Ideal Catering Solutions for the refurbishment and shop fitting of Bluebell Café at Shipley Visitor Centre. The procurement process falls under the industry category of building completion work and overhaul and refurbishment work (CPV 45400000 and 45453000). This direct award contract, valued at £43,792.26, is set to start on 1st January 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2025. The award was finalised on 10th December 2024 to ensure the timely reopening of the café before the peak summer season.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality refurbishment and shop fitting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit, aligning their expertise with the project's requirements. The project involves a comprehensive fitout that demands adherence to specific operational needs and branding requirements, making it ideal for businesses with experience in delivering bespoke refurbishment solutions. The project's successful execution could enhance business visibility and credibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

For the commissioning of Ideal Catering as the sole supplier for the shop fitting of Bluebell Cafe at Shipley Visitor Centre under Protocol 8 (Sole Supplier). This decision is proposed to ensure the timely and effective delivery of a high-quality refurbishment, consistent with Blueberry Foods' operational needs and branding requirements, in preparation for the cafe's reopening before the peak summer season.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7594f2e-076f-4d11-86e9-7dfff51ad648 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,792 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDEAL CATERING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7594f2e-076f-4d11-86e9-7dfff51ad648

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7594f2e-076f-4d11-86e9-7dfff51ad648
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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