Tomlinson Centre Cafe - Market Engagement Event

The Tomlinson Centre (TTC) https://www.thetomlinsoncentre.co.uk/ set up as a professional development centre (PDC) in 2009 specifically to support the improvement of educational outcomes in the London Borough of Hackney by providing a high quality training environment and serviced facilities. The Tomlinson Centre is run by Hackney Council on a not-for-profit basis.

The Tomlinson Centre is part of Hackney Council’s building infrastructure. It is therefore linked to activities in other local authority buildings from the Town Hall, to schools and other Hackney Venues. The centre has helped supply catering to local Children’s Centres, schools and to council committee rooms.

Located in a densely residential area, there are limited food and drink alternatives in the local vicinity. For attendees of training, the Tomlinson represents a convenient option and with the café space and free wifi, attendees can extend their time by working in the cafe.

We are looking to build a new contractual arrangement to be introduced from April 2023 onwards to develop a new catering and hospitality offer for The Tomlinson Centre. We are interested in any new commercial, charitable or government partners that we may be able to work with to deliver a financially sustainable venture and mutual community benefit.

Following the market event, a specification will be issued and a formal tender opportunity published. Interested parties will need to formally tender for the provision. Tender documentation is expected to be issued in Summer 2022.