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GB-Harwell: UKRI-3665 MRC Harwell Catering Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Sep 2024 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, has recently awarded a contract for catering services under the title "GB-Harwell: UKRI-3665 MRC Harwell Catering Service". The contract was awarded to Aramark Ltd., with a total value of GBP 529,526.83. The services will be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2024 and end on 30th September 2027. The procurement process, initiated through a call-off under the ESPO Framework 704_22, has already reached the award stage, with the award being made on 5th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering service industry, especially those adept at managing large-scale food service operations within research establishments or similar environments. While the award has been made to a large entity, the specifics of the contract could serve as a valuable case study for SMEs and other enterprises looking to understand the procurement dynamics within the UKRI framework and the catering sector. Those specialising in high-quality, compliant food services in a research or educational context would find this type of procurement particularly relevant to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

GB-Harwell: UKRI-3665 MRC Harwell Catering Service

Notice Description

Catering Service Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This purchase form a Call off against 704_22 ESPO Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e9ed565-a9c0-4987-8a2c-30745b0422f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082fbc6c-9614-42fa-ba4a-90c5d4bd53ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£529,526 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£529,526 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

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