Tender

Supplementary Delivered Catering Service

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

24 Feb 2017 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking proposals for a Supplementary Delivered Catering Service, aimed at augmenting its in-house catering during peak times. This tender falls under the catering services category and is actively soliciting bids until 1st April 2017. The service is intended for various catering needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options, at their Edgbaston location, B15 2TT, West Midlands, UK. The estimated contract value is £950,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £850,000 under a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of fulfilling diverse dietary requirements and serving events with varying numbers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the university aims to keep supplemental catering business managed externally while maintaining its core operations in-house. Suppliers with experience in providing large-scale catering, including buffets and meal deliveries, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplementary Delivered Catering Service

Notice Description

The requirement is for a delivered food service is required to supplement the University's own in-house facility, Fresh Thinking, in particular at busy times of year. The service must be in accordance with the requirements of the University's Food Safety Policy. Please note that it is the University's intention to keep as much catering business in-house as possible. Requirements will be for fork and finger buffets, sandwich lunches, hot food and hot and cold beverages for any number of clients (5 - 500) as required. Provision must be made for vegetarian, vegan, Halal and any other special dietary requirements as requested. Suppliers should state whether they are able to offer alcoholic beverages under the Licensing Act 2003. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR REPLACING THE UNIVERSITY'S CORE CATERING BUSINESS - THIS TENDER IS MERELY FOR SUPPLEMENTARY AD HOC PROVISION. Additional information: Documents can be accessed on In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f8c100-04a5-4e8b-8915-c0c7b6f63d01
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2023 Over 5 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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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