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Catering Outsourced Services Framework

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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26 Apr 2023 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium has recently awarded a contract for the "Catering Outsourced Services Framework." The contract covers catering services for universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 13th March 2023. The contract period runs from 3rd April 2023 to 2nd April 2026, providing opportunities for businesses in the canteen and catering services industry.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for large catering companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector. The framework agreement is divided into three lots, with services including outsourced catering, corporate events catering, and catering consultancy. Businesses specialising in these areas, particularly those with experience in serving higher education institutions, would be well-suited to compete for the various lots outlined in the framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Catering Outsourced Services Framework

Notice Description

LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium), is working with APUC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and CPC and their respective Member Institutions to establish a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Outsourced Services including but not limited to food service concessions, hospitality and event catering across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Member Institutions of all the Higher Education Purchasing Consortia will be able to use this Framework Agreement. A full list of the UPCs' Member Institutions may be found at: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk http://www.hepcw.ac.uk http://www.lupc.ac.uk http://www.neupc.ac.uk http://www.nwupc.ac.uk http://www.supc.ac.uk/ https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/ The Framework Agreement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Outsourced Catering Services Lot 2 - Corporate Events Catering Lot 3 - Catering Consultancy Services Bidders for Lot 3 may not submit a response against Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. The specification detailing LUPC's full requirements is set out in the associated tender pack and should be read before Bidders respond to the ITT. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. Additional information: All details of this tender may be found in the associated tender pack available through EU Supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fe37add-91fb-45dd-bf7d-93cb488c5b7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9eada4a-b0af-487d-aa0e-e55b8008486e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2023 - 4 May 2026 3-4 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
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Justin Mc Loughlin
Contact Email
j.mcloughlin@lupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07568 227 623

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 7NZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

ACE ADVICE

ARAMARK

BAXTERSTOREY

CATERING CONSULTANCY BUREAU

CH&CO GROUP CATERING

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES

ELIOR

IDEAL CATERING CONSULTANCY

MULBERRY CATERING

PANACHE SOUTH

SODEXO

STERN CONSULTANCY

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP

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