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title: "Cambridge City Council - Catering Services at Ditchburn Extra Care & Sheltered Housing Scheme"
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# Cambridge City Council - Catering Services at Ditchburn Extra Care & Sheltered Housing Scheme

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc00782a-c71b-42fe-b2d8-1afe7b7a7ac2

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is currently conducting a tender for catering services at the Ditchburn Extra Care & Sheltered Housing Scheme. This procurement falls under the industry category of Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services. The tender was published on 1st July 2021 and is active until 2nd August 2021, with a contract period starting from 1st February 2022 and ending on 31st January 2024. The total value of the contract is £700,000, with a minimum value of £500,000, and it will be awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure, for the benefit of 36 extra-care residents and the surrounding community in the East of England.

This opportunity presents a lucrative avenue for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in managing large scale food operations in care settings. Given the nature of the service required, there are strong opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate proficiency in providing quality, managed catering solutions. With a focus on community-oriented service, businesses that are well-equipped to handle diverse dietary needs and possess a commitment to high standards of care would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council are looking for a supplier to provide a well-run and managed catering service to serve the 36 extra-care residents whose meals are included as part of their rent, plus the 17 Sheltered residents, visitors and potentially the wider community on a 3-year contract, with the possibility to extend for a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0402184-9bdf-4b27-812f-0e2b30df2e4a |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 20:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0402184-9bdf-4b27-812f-0e2b30df2e4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0402184-9bdf-4b27-812f-0e2b30df2e4a
  1st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=80926bee-b3b8-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

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