Award

Catering Services

WRITTLE COLLEGE

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Award

01 May 2020 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the provision of catering services by Writtle College, located in Chelmsford, England, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which began on 1 January 2020 and runs until 31 December 2024, was awarded to ARAMARK LIMITED on 2 October 2019, with a total contract value of £4,250,000. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This catering services contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and hospitality sectors. Companies specialising in catering management, hospitality, and retail operations are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those that can meet the specific requirements of educational institutions. The focus on services catering to the needs of the college, including catering outlets, bars, and conferencing, highlights the demand for innovative and quality-driven service providers in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

The University College require a provider to manage and operate the catering outlets, along with a bar and retail offer. The catering, including hospitality and conferencing, are the core services for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8b47512-4c54-4cda-986f-c06c48c5abb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3a1b5d-b972-46a9-aafa-b94143436946
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 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
WRITTLE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 3RR
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Writtle
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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