Tender

Kingston University, London ~ Catering and Hospitality Tender

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON

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Tender

13 Sep 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston University, London has initiated a tender process for catering and hospitality services. The contract, valued at £21,000,000 GBP, will start on 1st August 2023 for a 5-year duration. The locations for service provision include various campuses in Kingston upon Thames. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 14th October 2022, and the contract has a restricted procedure for selective procurement.

This tender opportunity from Kingston University, London presents a chance for catering companies to secure a long-term contract for providing services across multiple campus locations. Businesses in the food and hospitality industry that can offer innovative solutions, exceptional value for money, and environmentally friendly practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process includes evaluation criteria that aim to select a service partner that aligns with Kingston University's strategic objectives and sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

Kingston University, London ~ Catering and Hospitality Tender

Notice Description

The Client wishes to participate in a tender process with the intention of appointing a quality catering company to deliver full catering and hospitality services. The contract will commence from 1st August 2023 and will be 5 years in duration (3 + 1 +1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client wishes to participate in a tender process with the intention of appointing a quality catering company to deliver full catering and hospitality services. The contract will commence from 1st August 2023 and will be 5 years in duration (3 + 1 +1). The successful Supplier will be required to provide full catering services at the following location: *Penrhyn Road campus, KT1 2EE *Kingston Hill campus, KT2 7LB *Knights Park, KT1 2QJ *Roehampton Vale campus, SW15 3DW *Tolworth Court Sports Ground, KT4 7QH Background Kingston University (KU) is in a pleasant suburb on the borders of London and Surrey and is 25 minutes by train from central London. It is the largest higher education provider in South West London with more than 18,000 students enrolled on full and part-time courses and more than 1,900 staff. At KU we take great pride in the difference we make to the lives of our students and the wider community we serve. We are constantly striving to provide excellent services and to continue to make a positive contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of the students and staff who attend or work at KU. A key part of this improvement is the KU Estates Strategy which develops the infrastructure and facilities around KU to improve the teaching environment. A recent highlight was the opening of the Town House at Penryn Road in 2020 which won the 2021 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize which is recognised as the most prestigious architectural award in the UK and KU is the first higher education building to win this award. At the heart of the facilities provision is the Catering and Hospitality services which are currently operated by Elior under a contract which expires in the summer of 2023. For more information about KU, please visit our website www.kingston.ac.uk Aims KU is committed to providing high quality food and drink that is affordable for everyone. KU is looking to partner with a Supplier who will work with them to develop a relationship that will fulfil the following aims: *Delivering great 'value for money' services within a balanced and fair financial framework *Provide a service that is engaging, digitally enabled and that maximises the participation from both students and staff *Ensure the food offer continually reflects the latest culinary trends and meets the needs of students at each campus *Assist KU with leading by example to ensure the catering service continually strives to do better in supporting the reduction and negative environmental, ethical and social impacts associated with food products and related services so that they ultimately help regenerate nature and communities. Contract Model KU's ultimate objective is to secure a relationship with a service partner which minimises risks and that can generate positive financial contribution to both parties. Whilst this objective may not be achieved from 'day one' of this contract, Bidder will be asked to review the long-term relationship and propose a commercial model which is balanced, fair and reasonable for both parties given the present and foreseeable economic climate. This may be transitional, phased or any other consideration but must be clear and easily manageable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036810
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025664-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1LQ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

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