Award

Onsite Catering Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Nov 2018 at 16:33

Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2018 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is undertaking a public procurement process to appoint a provider for onsite catering services across its Luton, Bedford, and other campuses. This tender, titled "Onsite Catering Services," falls under the catering services industry category and was published on 11 October 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 26 October 2018. The contract is set to commence on 18 December 2018 and will last for three years, with a potential for an extension based on a capped subsidy that will be reviewed annually.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that can offer diverse meal options and engage with a varied student demographic. Companies capable of delivering innovative food services, including restaurant, café, and corporate hospitality, would be well-positioned to submit proposals. Potential bidders should focus on enhancing the customer experience through creative menu options and promotional strategies, which are highly valued by the University as it aims to improve both student and staff engagement with its catering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Onsite Catering Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint an operator to provide onsite catering services for our Luton, Bedford and other campuses as required. The intention is that the Contract will be let on an initial one year capped subsidy basis on a 3+2 year agreement with the level of subsidy jointly reviewed every 12 months thereafter. Service requirements include provision of restaurant services, cafes, retail, and corporate hospitality from both internal and external sources. The University wishes to agree a one-year fixed subsidy price which will be used as the benchmark for agreeing subsequent years and expects to share in any savings generated. The ideal partner should aim to provide a service that engages both our student and staff population, and offers a wide variety of meals and snacks, whilst offering multiple pricing ranges in order to minimise the cost burden on students. The offer should aim to be the first choice for those on campus during the day, be enticing and customer focussed, and takes into account the ethnic diversity and brand consciousness particularly of our students. A key ambition is to increase student and staff sales through promotions and choice and service innovations. The Service Provider will be required to work collaboratively with BedsSU to provide the best experience possible for our students. The University is looking for a partner into the longer term who will enhance the student experience and re-energising both the current food offer and, during the term of the contract, the facilities. The University recognises the need for an appropriate balance between this and any level of subsidy which may be required There is no capital requirement in year one apart from mobilisation and contractor's light equipment. Discussions with the appointed contractor will take place during year one to plan possible capital expenditure, reflecting ideas included in this tender and any emerging proposals during the year with any split of capital potentially linked with a subsidy adjustment to be agreed. Whilst we have outlined current provision, the University is very open to delivery or menu innovations and ideas which enhance the customer experience and actively encourages bidders to include these in your tender for further exploration as appropriate at interview. It is the University's intention to explore these collaboratively with the Service Provider including leveraging University communication and engagement processes to help promote new initiatives to mutual benefit. Additional information: If you wish to be included on the bidder list for the above tender then you will need to express an interest in the tender via the University's Procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. The University has arranged a supplier day for the 17th October 2018. To register for the tender and supplier day, please add your details and express an interest through the University's Procurement Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f4261b-245b-43a6-b752-26b4054719c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2018 - 18 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTER STOREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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