Tender

GB-Bath: Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has released a tender titled "Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions" for the provision of catering services for its graduation ceremonies in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 500,000, with a minimum value of GBP 100,000, will cover both Summer and Winter receptions. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with the tender period ending on February 16, 2024. The contract period is set to start on July 15, 2024, and end on January 23, 2028. The main procurement category is services falling under the CPV code 79952000 for Event services.

This procurement opportunity from the University of Bath presents a lucrative chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering and event services industry to expand their business. Businesses specializing in catering, event planning, and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University's emphasis on SME suitability opens doors for smaller companies to participate in a significant contract, giving them a platform to showcase their capabilities in servicing large events such as university receptions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions

Notice Description

This tender seeks bids from suppliers to provide catering services for the University of Bath graduation reception ceremonies. The contract covers both the Summer and Winter receptions. 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-b5fd17-4e29f45f-6c15-4456-bb53-4d34604628b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e948fd-f28e-42aa-bb23-cc456ec791dc
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 23 Jan 2028 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 BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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