Tender

GB-Leicester: LUV00954 - Provision of Catering Services for a number of ERDF Funded Projects at University of Leicester.

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is currently seeking tenders for the provision of catering services for several European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded projects, including the Leicester Innovation Accelerator and Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator. This procurement process is classified under catering services and will begin with an open tender procedure. The tender was published on 6th November 2020, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 on 4th December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and will run until 30th June 2024. Interested suppliers should note that the estimated contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a well-known educational institution. Businesses that provide catering services, particularly those capable of accommodating small orders at short notice, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Those offering a diverse catering menu, including beverages, snacks, and light lunches for groups of up to 80 people, may have an advantageous position in the bidding process, enhancing their exposure and potential for growth within the university sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leicester: LUV00954 - Provision of Catering Services for a number of ERDF Funded Projects at University of Leicester.

Notice Description

The Provision of Catering Services for a number of ERDF funded projects at University of Leicester. Whilst the University has an in-house catering provision, we are not permitted to use this service for the following projects; *Leicester Innovation Accelerator (LIA) *Space Technologies Applications from Research Accelerator (STAR) *Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator (LLSA) *Space Innovation Accelerator (SIA) These projects are partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. Due to the above, we are engaging external services for our requirements of catering for a wide range of visitors who will be attending meetings, seminars and events. Currently, this includes the ability to order small amounts at short notice with the facility to access their menus on line. The Projects require a range of catering to include beverages and snacks for meetings, light lunches and buffets for groups from 4 - 80 people. The supplier(s) must also be able to provide crockery, glassware and cutlery. Up to 3 suppliers will be offered a place on the framework with an expected start date of 1st January 2021. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d54dea3-39a4-4983-8ea4-53b5ad6c55f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a09f131-36f2-4ffb-b27b-7814fc82fed4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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