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Catering Services for Huddersfield New College

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2023 at 10:20

Tender

17 Oct 2022 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED, has completed the procurement process for catering services at Huddersfield New College. The tender was issued using an open procedure, aiming to appoint a contract caterer to deliver a range of catering services on-site. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on catering services. The procurement stage has now been completed, and the contract for catering services was signed on 1st February 2023, with Impact Food Group being the successful supplier for this contract.

This tender for catering services at Huddersfield New College presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the hospitality sector, specifically catering service providers focusing on educational institutions. Businesses with experience in managing large catering operations and promoting healthy eating habits among students and staff would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract includes requirements for improving the quality of food offer, customer service, marketing, and overall service delivery aimed at enhancing the college's catering service and increasing usage by students and staff.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for Huddersfield New College

Notice Description

The college are looking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver their catering services on site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The college's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the college's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the college, with good communication with key college staff. * Investment in the college's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a healthy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the college through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all college activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the college and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.

Renewal: Two optional one-year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037681
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004987-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£2,172,992 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 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
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Chris Webster
Contact Email
cw@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 8PL
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPACT FOOD GROUP

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