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Catering Contract for Barista Cafe & Fresh Food to Go in new build Student Centre, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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08 Jul 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is initiating a tender for a Catering Contract to operate a Barista Cafe and provide fresh food-to-go services within a new Student Centre, located in Preston, England. This procurement falls under the catering services industry and is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 19 August 2020. The successful contractor will commence services from April 2021 for an initial duration of 24 months, with the aim of enhancing the student experience and attracting additional custom from the local business community.

This opportunity is ideal for local SMEs, particularly those in the catering, food service, and hospitality sectors, looking to expand their operations. With a focus on high-quality refreshments and a convenient self-service model, businesses that can provide innovative and contemporary food options are encouraged to apply. The arrangement requires no financial investment or long-term commitment, providing a low-risk opportunity for businesses to establish a partnership with UCLan and tap into the vibrant student market in Preston.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Contract for Barista Cafe & Fresh Food to Go in new build Student Centre, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Notice Description

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is currently in the process of delivering a 200M GBP capital investment that will significantly transform the Preston City Campus. A landmark building, the 57M GBP Student Centre Building, provides a new heart for the University and a gateway from the City into the Campus, with enhanced public realm and a transformational new Square. The building will provide a welcome point for students, staff and visitors and delivers frontline student support services, and provides high quality student experience through the Student Social Learning spaces.The Centre is located in central Preston and is due to open in April 2021. The new building will be used predominantly as a student hub for self study and support services, but will also contain workshops and lecture rooms.The University would like to source a catering partner to supply and operate the Cafe and food to go as their own business. The intention is a modern, contemporary, high quality refreshment service providing the option to buy and dwell or purchase and go. The aim is to maximise interest and custom from students, staff and visitors, alongside attracting potential custom from the wider business population of Preston.This procurement is hoping to attract local SMEs that have current business interests in Preston and see a low risk but high profile opportunity to expand and develop the business partnership with UCLan.As there is no kitchen on site and limited storage, products will have to be prepared and produced off site with limited finishing within the facility.The facility will have two aspects to it, a served barista cafe providing hot and cold high quality snacks and a bank of shop fitted food merchandisers offering a more convenient automated self help service and checkout. It is envisaged that the self help will include but not be limited to filled bread products, a salad fill your own bar, hot pots and boxes of wings and things, noodles, pasta pots etc.It is envisaged that the catering partner may be able to provide design suggestions if timing allows within the building process.The contract will be for an initial 24 months, from March 2021 with services commencing April 2021. There is no requirement for financial investment or long term commitment. The partnership will be on a "licence to occupy" arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011dd71d-72f1-44ad-bebc-8055075d976d
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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