Tender

UTC Norfolk Catering Tender

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

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Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 18:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Cohesion Consulting Ltd, has issued a tender titled "UTC Norfolk Catering Tender" for school catering services. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase with a deadline for submissions by March 3, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on July 31, 2023, for an initial three-year period, with a possible extension of two years. This opportunity falls under the services category, with a contract value of £500,000. The procurement method is selective, and the procedure is a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for catering service providers, particularly those focusing on school catering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the buyer has indicated suitability for SMEs. The emphasis on maximising sales and food quality provides a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities. Catering companies with experience in educational settings and a track record of delivering high-quality services are encouraged to participate in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UTC Norfolk Catering Tender

Notice Description

UTC Norfolk is a co-education University College in Norwich, Norfolk. It has 423 students between the ages of 14 and 19 on roll and 75 teaching and support staff The college roll is increasing and student numbers increased by more than 10% this year, they are also projected to go up to 532 students by 2025. The College is forging a bright new future since it opened in 2014 with excellent facilities and a restaurant in the centre of the complex. The dynamic Headteacher, Emma Palik, is driving academic performance and ensuring students at the college are fully prepared for the commercial world after graduation. The Finance Manager, Elaine Platten, is developing the services to reflect the high aspirations of the Headteacher and College's SLT; the college is tendering the catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the college. The contract start date is the 1st of August 2023 and this will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management and consistently high levels of food quality and tangible contract support. The College and CCL expect the successful Contractor to guarantee their financial proposal within reason and deliver excellent standards. Additional information: Details on how to apply for the opportunity and all tender documents are available online, free of charge, here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1e0b5d-b7f2-4adf-864c-c9567ce5fba5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering 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
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2026 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
COHESION CONSULTING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E2 8GA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Haggerston
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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