Tender

002/2017 Provision of Catering Outlet

HE PORTAL

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Tender

23 Feb 2017 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England is inviting tenders for the provision of a catering outlet at Northavon House, Bristol (BS16 1QY), as part of an open procurement process classified under canteen and catering services. This tender aims to establish a café and takeaway service, ensuring quality customer care and diverse menu offerings. The tender period concludes on 28th February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and continue until 31st May 2019. Interested contractors should have a food hygiene rating of at least 4 and are encouraged to prepare for a fit-out of kitchen equipment either by themselves or through the university's involvement.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food service sector, particularly those specialising in café operations, catering, and food retail. With over 400 staff and potential student patrons from nearby facilities, there is a promising market for quality refreshments. Companies that excel in customer service and can offer a varied menu with seasonal themes will be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on providing a high-quality experience opens doors for both small and medium enterprises looking to deepen their engagement within the university community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002/2017 Provision of Catering Outlet

Notice Description

The University of the West of England is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to provide a new cafe and takeaway service for an on-site office block (Northavon House). The University requires a high quality cafe and takeaway service offering hot and cold light meals, confectionery, snacks and hot/cold beverages, focused around giving excellent customer care and customer experience, that is value for money. The Refreshments shall be provided by the Contractor and available for purchase by staff and visitors to the Premises, as well as Students who are using the nearby bus station. The Service shall be provided, as a minimum, between the hours of 0800 and 1600 hours, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and specific seasonal periods of closure - Easter and Christmas). The Refreshments provided by the Contractor shall as a minimum include seasonal products, themes and specials to ensure the menu is varied and wide-ranging. There are over 400 staff located at the Premises who will have access to the Service and the potential to attract additional staff from neighboring buildings and Students who are using the bus station. The University does not give and shall not be deemed to have given, any guarantee, warranty or other assurance as to the potential revenue generated by entering into the Contract. Any estimate of demand given to the Contractor will be for guidance purposes only and shall not form part of the Contract. The successful Contractor is required to have a food hygiene rating of at least 4 with the Food Standards Agency within 6 months. The tender will be for both the fit out of the kitchen equipment and one based on the university undertaking the fit out of equipment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213c523-0242-4c19-b3b8-db7b9191f0ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HE PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AVON
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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