Tender

Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender

ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND

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Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is inviting tenders for school catering services under the title "Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender." This procurement process is categorised under the services industry with a focus on school catering services (CPV: 55524000). The geographic location for the delivery of these services is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and the tender period concludes on 31st January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and end on 31st July 2030. Notably, the procurement method being employed is a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure, with the total contract value estimated at £1,020,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution, enhancing their portfolio and business growth potential in the public sector. The Royal National College for the Blind, as a leading specialist residential college for visually impaired individuals, offers a unique and rewarding environment for businesses committed to high-quality service delivery and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4220f1-ec25-48c8-ad9a-8a84e5cf1a4d
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
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
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 1DT
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
Holmer
Westminster Constituency
North Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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