Scope
Description
South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is undertaking a procurement process aimed at appointing a suitable catering provider capable of delivering café 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £172,000 excluding VAT
- £206,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 31 January 2026
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years, 7 months
Description of possible extension:
This is for an initial proof of concept trial with the option to extend as necessary up to the FTS threshold.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
This is for an initial proof of concept trial with the option to extend as necessary up to the FTS threshold.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 100%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=279bf591-b431-f011-8136-005056b64545
website address
Contracting authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-9624-BHXR
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6EA
United Kingdom
Email: Kate.Swan@scambs.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government