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704_18 Catering Services

Espo

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2018 at 11:41

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2018 at 08:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, England. The tender titled "704_18 Catering Services" falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services, with an estimated total value of £200,000,000. This framework agreement allows for outsourcing catering services across various sectors including education, social care, and corporate environments throughout the UK. The tender period closed on 28th August 2018, and the contract period commenced on 25th September 2018, remaining active until 24th September 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which allows participation from a broad range of suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in catering services, including those offering meal delivery, cafeteria, and event catering. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Businesses targeting the education, public health, and local authority sectors will find this framework especially relevant, as it is accessible to a diverse range of public bodies, enhancing opportunities for new contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704_18 Catering Services

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for customers to outsource their education, social care (e.g. meals on wheels), workplace (including healthcare, leisure and other catering requirements), visitor attractions and event catering service requirements. Lot 1: Education Catering - Provision of outsourced catering services for education establishments including different stages of education (primary, secondary, further and higher) and any other learning institutions within the administrative regions of the UK. Lot 2: Social Care Catering - Provision of outsourced social care catering and community meals services including meals on wheels, delivered-in meals for lunch clubs and day centres within the administrative regions of the UK. Lot 3: Corporate Catering - Provision of outsourced catering services for workplaces including establishments/locations in which staff are working (e.g. local authority workplaces, art galleries, leisure centres) and any venues and events which are owned and operated by or on behalf of a public body, central government or an agency of the government or a local authority, or by any eligible not-for-profit organisation. This Lot includes requirements for healthcare, residential care, prisons, etc. within the administrative regions of the UK. The Framework Agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: - Local Authorities, - Educational Establishments (including Academies), - Central Government Departments and Agencies, - Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services, - NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services, - Registered Charities, - Registered Social Landlords, or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281 %29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register; (c) Search for tender opportunity "704_18"; (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 28/08/2018. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register; (c) Search for tender opportunity "704_18"; (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 28/08/2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b3378ed-b5b5-4a88-ab2f-dd10061c8c81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c243bf66-6e9e-4b7d-975e-5896615adc55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55520000 - Catering services

55521000 - Catering services for private households

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

55521200 - Meal delivery service

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20188 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2018 - 1 Oct 2020 2-3 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
Espo
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

Alliance in Partnership Limited

ARAMARK Limited

abm catering limited

Baxterstorey

Catering Academy

Caterlink

Accent Catering Services Ltd

Apetito Limited

Caterplus Services Limited

Aspens Services Ltd

Dolce Ltd

CH&CO Catering Limited

Educaterers Ltd

Class Catering Services Limited

Edwards and Ward Ltd

Edwards & Blake Ltd

Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd

Churchill Contract Services Ltd

Kudos Catering (UK) Limited

Elior UK plc

Mellors Catering Services

Hutchison Catering Limited

Lunchtime Company

Midshire Catering Services Limited

Harrison Catering Services Limited

Kirklees Council

HES Catering Services, London Borough of Havering

Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL)

Miquill Catering Ltd

ICare (GB) Ltd

Nottingham City Council

Norse Commercial Services Ltd

Pabulum Ltd

T(n)S Catering Management Ltd

Shropshire Council

Palmer & Howells Ltd

Nottinghamshire County Council

North Yorkshire County Council

North Tyneside Council - Catering Services

Sodexo

THE PANTRY (UK) LIMITED

Vertas Group Limited

The Contract Dining Company

Taylor Shaw Limited

Further Information

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