Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-4441-72f7-9393-321875a17bd9/early-market-engagement-provision-of-catering-and-beverage-services-at-the-ape closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds [Suffolk Sourcing](https://tendernation.io/buyers/suffolk-sourcing) Estimated value £200,000 to £1,000,000 Published 5 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 29 Oct 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Return Deadline is 12:00 on 29 October, 2018. Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds St Edmundsbury Borough Council invites expressions of interest from experienced group or independent companies to develop and operate catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds At this point in time the Council are not looking to formally tender any services but are canvassing for expressions of interest from the catering industry to obtain a better understanding of the market and how best to package any future offer. In addition you are invited to visit the venues on either the 18th, 19th or 23rd of October 2018. If you would like to attend one of these sessions please email to secure a suitable time slot. Please note that there will be a limit of two people per organisation on these visits. Additional information: Return Deadline is 12:00 on 29 October, 2018. Early Market Engagement - Provision of catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds St Edmundsbury Borough Council invites expressions of interest from experienced group or independent companies to develop and operate catering and beverage services at the Apex, Athenaeum and Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds. This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the documentation. The deadline date for submissions is 12:00 on 29 October 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/81ebb156-6715-4bcd-ab3e-cd80cdeeee1e) 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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