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title: "GB-Rochford: Soft Market Testing for the operation of the Cafe at The Mill Arts & Events Centre"
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# GB-Rochford: Soft Market Testing for the operation of the Cafe at The Mill Arts & Events Centre

Buyer: ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de7d9790-5e1d-47c0-a387-f6632b1ea0fc

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## Summary

The Rochford District Council is currently seeking proposals for the operation of the Café at The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rochford, Essex. The procurement process involves a soft market testing exercise aimed at SMEs. The contract, classified under canteen and catering services, has a value of £500,000 and is open for interested parties to submit tenders until November 20, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 21, 2023, and end on November 22, 2023.

This tender opportunity at The Mill Arts & Events Centre presents a lucrative chance for catering service providers, especially SMEs, to engage with the local authority, Rochford District Council. Businesses operating in the East of England region, particularly those specialising in catering services, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. With a clear timeline and an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises, this tender aims to promote local economic growth and encourage participation from diverse business entities.

## Notice

Following the decision taken by Full Council, Rochford District Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise for the reopening and future operation of the cafe within the Mill Arts and Events Centre, located on Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e4da4b-edc1-4d75-84fc-7da9452170ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS4 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e4da4b-edc1-4d75-84fc-7da9452170ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e4da4b-edc1-4d75-84fc-7da9452170ad
  20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Rochford:-Soft-Market-Testing-for-the-operation-of-the-Café-at-The-Mill-Arts-&-Events-Centre/W3S57772WM
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