Award

ITT for the Provision of a Sole Caterer at Oxford Town Hall

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2021 at 12:40

Planning

11 Jan 2021 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Oxford City Council, seeking a sole caterer for the Oxford Town Hall, a notable venue in the catering services industry. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 23rd August 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract aims to enhance service offerings, increase revenue, and improve visitor experiences at this historic site. The project focuses on attracting wider audiences and developing offerings to match competitors’ standards, providing essential commercial advantages in the region of Oxford, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses looking to expand their market presence, especially those experienced in event catering and hospitality services. Companies capable of providing diverse catering solutions, particularly in a high-capacity venue, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The contract also highlights a significant emphasis on quality standards, marketing strategies, and managing client relationships, making it suitable for both established catering firms and innovative small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to establish themselves in the Oxford locale.

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Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of a Sole Caterer at Oxford Town Hall

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of a sole caterer at Oxford Town Hall. Originally the intention of tendering for a sole caterer for Oxford Town Hall would assist targeting wider audiences and develop our product in current and new markets to achieve this. It was hoped a sole caterer would bring our product in line with our competitors to make an attractive commercial offer to new customers in segments needing expansion and development. Since the Pandemic, the loss of income and cancellation of future events has resulted in us needing to revise our objectives: * To enable income recovery from the pandemic and increase revenue enough to generate extra income as budgeted * Launch an improved product & service offering to ensure our place in the market is appropriate to potential clients we wish to target * To streamline the customer journey and improve the service we offer to our clients * To improve the wider visitor experience to the Town Hall to tie in with the Museum opening in 2021 It is more important than ever that a sole caterer can work with us and enable us to increase income and engage potential leads with an attractive product and encourage various segments to see Oxford Town Hall as a leading destination for events in Oxford.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of a sole caterer at Oxford Town Hall. Originally the intention of tendering for a sole caterer for Oxford Town Hall would assist targeting wider audiences and develop our product in current and new markets to achieve this. It was hoped a sole caterer would bring our product in line with our competitors to make an attractive commercial offer to new customers in segments needing expansion and development. Since the Pandemic, the loss of income and cancellation of future events has resulted in us needing to revise our objectives: * To enable income recovery from the pandemic and increase revenue enough to generate extra income as budgeted * Launch an improved product & service offering to ensure our place in the market is appropriate to potential clients we wish to target * To streamline the customer journey and improve the service we offer to our clients * To improve the wider visitor experience to the Town Hall to tie in with the Museum opening in 2021 It is more important than ever that a sole caterer can work with us and enable us to increase income and engage potential leads with an attractive product and encourage various segments to see Oxford Town Hall as a leading destination for events in Oxford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029032-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEGANT CUISINE

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