Award

Bolton Sixth Form College ~ Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2017 at 15:03

Award Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2017 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Sixth Form College, a specialist education institution located in Bolton, is seeking tenders for catering services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having begun on 21 August 2017 for an initial duration of three years, extendable by an additional two years. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £400,000 for the initial period, and the tender itself was published on 2 March 2017, closing for responses on 31 March 2017. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, aimed at finding a qualified supplier with relevant experience in the sector.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in providing services for educational institutions or similar environments. Companies with proven expertise in managing catering facilities, including the ability to create enticing menus that meet the preferences of students and staff, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative catering solutions and hospitality services will have an advantage in maximising their potential within this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bolton Sixth Form College ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bolton Sixth Form College. Bolton Sixth Form College is the only specialist sixth form college in the town of Bolton. With a state-of-the-art town centre campus it is 1 of the highest performing colleges in the North West of England. Catering for approx. 1 400 students, the college has a ground floor coffee shop and a 4th floor restaurant / student social area. The Client is keen to ensure that students and staff are encouraged to use the on-site catering facilities and that the food offer is enticing and appropriate to the student and staff population whilst offering best value for money to the college itself. The Client is seeking a Supplier to manage its catering facilities who has the relevant experience and expertise in the sector and the drive and innovation to maximise the potential of the catering service. In addition to provision in the coffee shop and restaurant there is the requirement for occasional hospitality including tea and coffee trays, buffets and working lunches. The contract will commence 21.8.2017 for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The contract value (over the initial 3 years of the contract) is approximately 400 000 GBP. Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/bolton_sixth_form_college The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 31.3.2017 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bd2465c-f93f-45b9-bee9-53ef09fcfd75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e9e630-e4f1-427b-90e6-4269f39a4f36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,311 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2022 Over 5 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
THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL3 5BG
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDSHIRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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