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title: "Catering Soft Market Testing"
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buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-01-19"
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# Catering Soft Market Testing

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd635679-88c8-4752-8844-1b4e46742af6

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise for catering services, aimed at understanding interest in two opportunities at significant venues: the Hylands Estate Stables Visitor Centre and Chelmsford Museum at Oaklands Park. The tender was published on 19th January 2017 and is active, with responses due by 10th February 2017. This initiative falls under the services category and is located in the East of England, specifically Chelmsford, UK. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st January 2018 and extend until 31st December 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in providing services for visitor centres and museums. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance for growth and expansion in a competitive market. Companies that can demonstrate innovative catering solutions and a strong customer service focus will be well-suited to compete for these contracts.

## Notice

Chelmsford City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to gauge the level of interest in this exciting opportunity for two unique catering opportunities in thriving and popular locations. Chelmsford City Council is looking to gauge the level of interest in one or both of the opportunities available to run the catering outlets at the Hylands Estate Stables Visitor Centre and Chelmsford Museum at Oaklands Park.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d44f42-dbf3-49c6-98ad-8b7f50b88bdb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d44f42-dbf3-49c6-98ad-8b7f50b88bdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d44f42-dbf3-49c6-98ad-8b7f50b88bdb
  19th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Catering-services./9CKB7QJ432
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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