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Royal National College for the Blind

ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND

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24 May 2021 at 10:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal National College for the Blind, located in Hereford, UK, has been awarded a tender for providing catering services with a total contract value of £720,500. This procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services and is part of a selective procedure, having completed the tendering stage as of 27th April 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2021 and will run until 31st May 2026, aiming to enhance the food and beverage provision at the College's Pod, thereby increasing profitability.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative solutions and high-quality food management. Companies with a focus on service excellence and experience in educational or institutional catering would be particularly well-suited to enter this competitive space, especially as the contract intends to grow the overall catering provision at a renowned educational institution for individuals with visual impairments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal National College for the Blind

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. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efa00720-c430-448f-a15c-919885a06f4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b028149-1946-4e39-9638-3a12cec26dbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£720,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 Over 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTERSTOREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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