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Catering Outsourced Services Framework

London Universities Purchasing Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Feb 2023 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Jul 2022 at 14:12

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has issued an active tender for a Catering Outsourced Services Framework. This framework includes Lots for Outsourced Catering Services, Corporate Events Catering, and Catering Consultancy Services. The value of the contract is £125,000,000 GBP and is available for use by all UKUPC members. The tender period ends on 13th March 2023, with a bid opening scheduled for the same date.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for catering service providers seeking to work with higher education institutions and other public sector organisations. Suppliers responding to this tender must have experience in the sector and adhere to UK government legislation. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum of 15 participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Outsourced Services Framework

Notice Description

This invitation to tender ("ITT") is issued by London Universities Purchasing Consortium ("LUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for the procurement of Catering Outsourced Services. The services shall be available to use by all members of UKUPC. Further details can be found in the ITT documentation. The Framework Agreement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Outsourced Catering Services Lot 2 - Corporate Events Catering Lot 3 - Catering Consultancy Services Bidders for Lot 3 may not submit a response against Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. The specification detailing the requirements is set out in the associated tender pack and should be read before Bidders respond to the ITT.

Lot Information

Catering Outsourced Services

The lot includes onsite catering services for regular supply as a fully managed and delivered service across Members in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Core services include but are not limited to: * Refectory Services * Cafeterias * Student Meal Packages * Cafes and Coffee Shops * Grab and Go * Branded Franchises * Serviced Hospitality * Commercial and Corporate Events and * Licensed Bars Further details are available in the associated Output Specification.

Renewal: One extension available for an additional 12 months.

Event Catering Services

The Lot includes all catering services provided to support the delivery of refreshments for corporate and commercial activities across Members nationally. The focus for this Lot is serviced hospitality and commercial and corporate events. However, some Members may require additional catering services such as the provision of a cafeteria for specific events. Further details can be found in the associated Output Specification document.

Renewal: One additional 12 month extension available.

Catering Consultancy Services

The services included within the Contract will be carried out by the Supplier in accordance with the Member Institution's Specification which will be determined at further competition stage, all relevant legislation governing the catering industry, and in line with the Member Institution's policy. Please refer to the Output Specification for further details of the services under Catering Consultancy.

Renewal: One additional 12 month extension available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004073-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 7NZ
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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