Tender

Food Management, procurement and payment processing system for Catering

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 13:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster University for the development of a digital food management, procurement, and payment processing system. This initiative is classified under the software package and information systems industry, specifically aimed at improving the efficiency of current manual processes. The tender is in the open procedure stage and is due to close on 15 March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2022 and will continue until 31 August 2025. This opportunity is situated in Lancaster, North West England, with the postal code LA1 4YW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and digital solutions, particularly those that can enhance the catering management processes of educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the preference expressed for their involvement. Interested parties should leverage this opportunity to demonstrate how their innovative solutions can address the university’s need for a streamlined system that also meets nutritional and allergen requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Management, procurement and payment processing system for Catering

Notice Description

The Commercial Services Department at Lancaster University is seeking a digital system solution to streamline their multiple food management, procurement and payment processes. Current processes are manual, inefficient and not ideal for meeting nutritional and allergen requirements. Commercial Services is responsible for managing the Universities retail units and conference and hospitality services, all which cater for the requirements of students, staff and visitors. The Retail units are a combination of bars and sit down restaurants. The catering service for conferences and internal University catering is a 7 day service supporting a variety of meetings and events. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-477431a3-da38-4725-9eb9-301226cef0b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd96941-2166-44f8-b085-e500e8a6adf8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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