Award

GB-Bath: Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Award

08 Apr 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has awarded a contract for Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions to WARDS CATERING LTD in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £400,000 in GBP, has a contract period starting on 15th July 2024 and ending on 23rd January 2028. The tender process was open, and the award status is now active.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the event services industry. Businesses capable of providing catering services for large-scale university events would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract covers both Summer and Winter reception ceremonies, enhancing the business growth potential for suppliers operating in the South West region of the UK.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65fba95c-0f5a-482b-baf9-a3febe61bb93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ad268d-585f-4681-ae00-061b99619ba1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 23 Jan 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Lewis Haynes
Contact Email
lh295@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225387412

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARDS CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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