Award

Provision of Catering Services

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

18 Nov 2020 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Catering Services has been completed and awarded by Solent University, located in Southampton, England. This contract, classified under the CPV code for canteen and catering services, has a total estimated value of £12 million, with a minimum value of £8 million. The award, which was published on 18th November 2020, pertains to a contract period starting from 1st August 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2025. It was initiated using an open procurement method, following an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 31st January 2020.

This awarded tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the catering and hospitality sectors, to expand their services within a large educational establishment. Companies capable of providing comprehensive catering solutions, including retail, hospitality catering, and vending services, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly beneficial to engage, albeit aware of the scope and competitive nature of the tender process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for Provision of Catering Services across Solent University, including retail, catering and vending services and hospitality catering. The OJEU Notice number was 2019/S 222-544757, dated 18/11/19. This contract has been awarded and this notice if for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac68db4-5f14-4dd9-8cf0-2c6261eac5d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Emma Bailey
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02382013865

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SODEXO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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