Award

Catering Services

UK BIOCENTRE LTD

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Award

13 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biocentre Ltd is seeking catering services to support laboratory operations in Milton Keynes, which are crucial for analysing COVID-19 swab samples. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract formally awarded on 13th April 2021. The total value of this contract amounts to £1,120,000, and the contract period is set from 8th March 2021 to 7th March 2022. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in catering services. Companies capable of providing high-quality, efficient food and drink services for 24/7 operations would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in supporting large-scale health initiatives or similar high-demand environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

UK Biocentre's laboratories in Milton Keynes are being used to analyse swab samples to support the national effort against the coronavirus pandemic. They are one of the three Lighthouse Labs - the biggest network of diagnostic testing facilities the UK has ever seen.Operations have expanded rapidly to analyse swab samples to determine whether COVID-19 is present, and capacity requirements are continuing to increase over time . We have repurposed existing laboratories and built new ones to provide the capacity required for such a significant undertaking.In order to achieve the sample throughput required, laboratory operations are 24/7. To reduce the requirement for staff to leave site and maximise productivity, UKBC provide staff with food and drink and set times throughout the day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e829d0e4-6d24-43d9-89d4-91ea8288d2b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7208ae4a-e064-463e-9616-820a2cdfee07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 7 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
UK BIOCENTRE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@ukbiocentre.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 8AT
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Danesborough & Walton
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTERSTOREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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