Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4c-b4a8-7104-82b0-f1182331e6bf/expression-of-interest-for-corby-enterprise-centre-cafa pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expression of Interest for Corby Enterprise Centre Café [Corby Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/corby-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 21 Jul 2020 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. - 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 ### Background Corby Enterprise Centre benefits from approximately fifty (50) companies operating on-site, comprising of approximately two-hundred (200) staff. The reception is open between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and between 8:30am and 4:30pm on Fridays. Corby Enterprise Centre has previously had a contract with an on-site café operator, but additional café and catering businesses, which have recently opened in the area, have increased the options for the clients and visitors to the Centre, making any on-site offer less attractive for any potential operator. What's on Offer? Corby Enterprise Centre has a small kitchen and serving station available to rent, which benefits from eye and base level storage, which comprise: - Under-counter storage (beneath serving station); - Small drawers x4; - Large drawers x4; and - Cupboards x5, 3 of these are lockable. The following appliances are also included for use: - Small fridge x1; - Kettle x1 - Toaster x1; and - Microwave x1. Also included in the offer is a sit-down area for customers, which includes the use of five (5) tables, each with four (4) chairs. ### Other Considerations The contract term will be a minimum twelve (12) months. The first six (6) months will be Rent Free. Rental cost includes all utilities (water, gas and electricity). If the Corby Enterprise Centre have any catering requirements for meetings, events, etc., the opportunity to cater these will be offered to any in-house café operator in the first instance. There are two (2) vending machines in reception area which offer tea & coffee and crisps, chocolate & cold drinks. These vending machines will remain on-site and are the exclusive responsibility of a separate third-party provider. The Good Bean Café, is located opposite the Corby Enterprise Centre, offering a selection of hot and cold drinks and hot & cold food. How Do You Register Interest? If you are interested in renting the kitchen area at the Corby Enterprise Centre, please provide an expression of interest to Corby Borough Council, including the following information at Information Required Contact Name: Business Name: Business Address: Monthly Rent Proposed: Additional information: Please note that this is an early engagement, requesting expressions of interest, to enable the Council to determine appetite for the service. Based on the responses received (or lack thereof), it may not progress to full procurement exercise. Read full description ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/03dd9d7f-f16c-4e6b-af46-530fcc6c7abd) 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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