Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6d-086f-7185-8ec1-6ba0a3a8155f/soft-market-testing-cafe-at-mansfield-library

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Soft market testing: Cafe at Mansfield Library

[Nottinghamshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottinghamshire-county-council)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

28 Jul 2021

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.

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## About this tender

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries is a charitable community benefit society delivering cultural and learning services across Nottinghamshire.

As a venue at the heart of the Mansfield community, Inspire wish to enhance Mansfield Library with the addition of a cafÃ© into the vibrant and busy space which is used to provide cultural, learning and library services.

Inspire working with Nottinghamshire County Council are running a soft market testing exercise to develop ideas for the cafÃ© and this is your chance to help us shape our plans and express an interest in being part of this exciting development. We are looking to capture your ideas and to canvass independent views for a cafÃ© run by an external provider within Mansfield Library.

The desired outcome of the soft market testing is to gain insight into the market, gauge the level of interest from potential Providers and gather feedback on the feasibility of our proposals.

We would welcome any feedback from you by answering and returning the attached questionnaire by 12 noon on Thursday 9th September 2021.

## CPV classification

Restaurant and food-serving services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/42fce825-93b6-4bd7-bc3e-b4b74e6c8fd0)

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