Tender

Royal National College for the Blind

ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

22 Oct 2020 at 08:30

TenderAmendment

22 Oct 2020 at 08:25

Tender

15 Oct 2020 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is currently seeking a catering service provider through a selective procurement process. This opportunity is classified under school catering services and has a contract value of £720,500. The tender period will close on 11 December 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2021 and extend until 31 May 2026. Located in Hereford, West Midlands, the RNC is renowned for its specialist education for individuals with visual impairments, providing an excellent platform for potential suppliers to contribute to a meaningful cause.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that excel in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational or residential settings. Suppliers will be tasked with enhancing and expanding the food and beverage offerings at RNC, which may lead to increased profitability and visibility within the sector. Businesses that are innovative, adaptable, and capable of providing high-quality service tailored to a unique clientele would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Royal National College for the Blind

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.1 Main Address: Instead of: https://www.rnib.org.uk/ Read: www.rnc.ac.uk Other 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. The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK's leading specialist residential College of further education for people with a visual impairment. Since 1872, RNC have been building on their expertise and successes, which enable the College to offer a variety of products and services to a diverse audience. It's not all about education for the 80 or so learners who come through the doors each year - the College also offer specialist training and support to businesses and other education providers and specialist professionals working with visually impaired people. The successful tenderer will be required to provide all catering services at Royal National College for the Blind, and to develop and significantly grow the food and beverage provision at the Pod therefore increasing its profitability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71c173f1-9417-4c6c-b33f-6e50611436f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ebf5b6-03cf-46d4-9adb-eba851b7cacc
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
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
£720,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR1 1EB
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

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