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GB-Leicester: LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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22 Jan 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for the provision of delivered hospitality catering services, which falls under the industry category of catering services (CPV code: 55520000). This open procedure tender, titled "GB-Leicester: LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services," is located in the East Midlands, UK. The contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, commenced on 1st May 2024 and will end on 30th April 2028. The framework agreement can last for a maximum of four years with a total expected value of £160,000 ex VAT. Key dates included the tender return deadline on 25th March 2024 and the award date on 30th April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is well-suited for such economic operators. The contract has been awarded to two suppliers: Karen Blair trading as Midland Icing Centre and Decadent Catering Ltd, both SMEs based in Leicester. Businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can handle large-scale delivered hospitality catering, will find this contract advantageous for expanding their operations and establishing a partnership with a reputable institution like the University of Leicester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leicester: LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services

Notice Description

LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services Deadline for return of tenders is midday on Monday 25th March 2024 Framework agreement for max four years, with an expected total value of PS160k ex VAT 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-869c3f4f-29f0-414b-af57-dfd378a07e72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f82f31-9764-4652-a0a0-51d745f731c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Anthony Midgley
Contact Email
acm26@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01162522058

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DECADENT CATERING

KAREN BLAIR T/A MIDLAND ICING CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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