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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3468 Polaris House Catering

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Aug 2024 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for catering services for the Polaris House building located in Swindon, South East, United Kingdom. The contract, listed under CPV code 55520000, was awarded to Aramark. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with key dates including the tender period end date of 7th August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027. The total value of the contract is £460,820.90 GBP, and the procurement method details have not been specified. UKRI is responsible for managing this procurement.

This catering contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in large-scale food service operations. While the contract has been awarded to a large enterprise, the process itself underscores the relevance of strong capabilities in service delivery, quality management, and scalability. This opportunity is especially significant for businesses that can cater to large entities and manage extensive facilities, making it a strategic prospect for those looking to expand their presence in public sector catering services.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3468 Polaris House Catering

Notice Description

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI appointed a supplier to provide the catering provision for Polaris House building for UKRI & other tenants use. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4e313fd-f362-4e68-80c9-254871f230aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70302e9c-de42-4f0a-b1a7-5456d40356da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£460,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

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