Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc3-053a-720b-ae00-c7eba875fe26/expression-of-interest-to-provide-a-catering-service-within-chesterfield pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expression of Interest to Provide a Catering Service within Chesterfield [Chesterfield Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/chesterfield-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 5 Sept 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is an opportunity for suppliers to express an interest to provide catering services within the recently redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall within Chesterfield. The redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall will include the Café Bar, centrally relocated within Stephenson Memorial Hall, which will mark both the beginning and end of the visitor journey, providing a unique commercial opportunity for the Café Bar. There is now an opportunity for an experienced catering operator to define the full food and beverage offering. The venue is seeking an operator who can generate a financial return and provide a diverse, inclusive offer at affordable prices for all customers. All relevant documentation related to this Preliminary Market engagement can be found via the below link: [procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View](https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d6b14578-568a-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True) ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-059502-2025-09-05T14:12:26+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-059502-2025-09-05T14:12:26+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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