Award

The UCL Academy ~ Catering Services Tender

THE UCL ACADEMY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Tender

06 Oct 2022 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UCL Academy, located in London, has completed an award process for the provision of catering services. The tender, titled "The UCL Academy ~ Catering Services Tender," falls under the services category, specifically school catering services. The procurement method used was selective with a procurement stage of Award. The contract, with the value of £1,098,279.92, was signed on 16th May 2023.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in delivering quality catering services within school premises. The UCL Academy seeks suppliers with expertise in increasing pupil meal uptake and lunchtime sales growth. Businesses looking to partner should demonstrate strong operational bases in London, effective contract management, and a commitment to providing sustainable quality and best value. The award signifies potential growth opportunities for suppliers in the catering industry.

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Notice Title

The UCL Academy ~ Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services at The UCL Academy, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 3AQ

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UCL Academy is an extremely successful and oversubscribed secondary school with circa 1172 pupils between the age of 11-18 and is sponsored by London's global university and research institution, University College London. The Academy is organised around five Houses (Orion, Cygnus, Equuleus, Vela and Lyra) with every student and member of Academy staff belonging to a House. Each House has its own dedicated canteen servery area which are supplied will meals and products from an onsite central production kitchen. A student belongs to the same 'household' for the duration of their time at the Academy, enabling them to build a strong House identity and to be provided with academic and pastoral support from those that know them best; their tutors, Learning Sets and Heads of House. Full details in relation to the Academy's activities may be obtained by visiting: http://www.uclacademy.co.uk Basis of Contract The Client wishes to participate in a tender process with the intention of appointing a Supplier to deliver a consistent and quality catering and hospitality services the offers best value to students and The Academy. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 1 plus 1 years. Suppliers should note that the contract currently operates commercial with an estimated turnover value of circa PS1,000,000 over three years. Objectives The Academy's catering service is intended to provide consistent quality and value to its pupils and is considered to be an integral aspect of the overall Academy experience. The appointed Supplier will have significant experience of delivering quality catering services within secondary school premises and should have suitable experience and expertise of successfully increasing pupil meal uptake and lunchtime sales growth. The Supplier should ideally have a strong operational base in London and have strong contract management and governance that supports a congenial partnership with the school's Leadership Team. Ultimately it is important that the Supplier can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of best practice and innovation and so will be expected to deliver sustainable quality and 'best value' to the school. See SQ Document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0373ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020098-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,098,279 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UCL ACADEMY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW3 3AQ
Post Town
North 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Primrose Hill
Westminster Constituency
Hampstead and Highgate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

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