---
title: "Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051521"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
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# Proof of Concept - Provision of a Cafe Facility at South Cambridgeshire Hall

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051521

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking to appoint a catering provider for a café service at South Cambridgeshire Hall, located at Cambourne Business Park, Cambridgeshire. This initiative is a proof of concept with an initial contract term of six months. Important dates to note include the tender's closing date on 27th May 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2025. The procurement is structured as an open competition, categorised under services and concession, with a focus on canteen and catering services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to engage with a public authority project. Catering companies with expertise in delivering high-quality café services have the chance to establish and expand their presence in the Cambridgeshire region. The procurement process aligns with a flexible approach, allowing for contract extensions based on performance, thus providing potential for long-term business growth beyond the initial proof of concept phase.

## Notice

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is undertaking a procurement process aimed at appointing a suitable catering provider capable of delivering cafe services at the South Cambridgeshire Hall, located within the Cambourne Business Park at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6EA. This contract will be on a proof-of-concept basis with an initial term of 6 months, followed by a review to assess the feasibility of continuing with the service provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This is for an initial proof of concept trial with the option to extend as necessary up to the FTS threshold.

Renewal: This is for an initial proof of concept trial with the option to extend as necessary up to the FTS threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021977-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,000 |
| Lots value | £172,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 17:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021977-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021977-2025
  15th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=279bf591-b431-f011-8136-005056b64545
  website address

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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