Award

The Provision of Catering Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2023 at 09:17

TenderUpdate

21 Nov 2022 at 08:46

Tender

18 Nov 2022 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed a procurement process for the provision of catering services. The tender, titled "The Provision of Catering Services," falls under the services category and is classified under catering services. The buying organisation, University of Gloucestershire, invited bids through a selective procurement method, specifically a Restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to Gather & Gather Limited, has an initial period of 3 years starting from 1 August 2023, with the possibility of extension for up to a further 4 years. The main procurement stage was an award, and the key date for the contract signing was 2nd May 2023.

This catering services tender by the University of Gloucestershire presents business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in catering management, refectory meal services, coffee shop services, and hospitality catering. Businesses looking to compete should focus on providing high-quality catering services within the Cheltenham and Gloucester area. The contract value is significant, with an initial amount of £10 million. Potential suppliers need to adhere to the submission deadline of 19th November 2022 and ensure compliance with the selection criteria detailed in the tender documents. This competitive opportunity aims to support the University's catering provisions for its student and staff population, offering long-term partnership possibilities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Catering services for the University of Gloucestershire.

Lot Information

Cheltenham sites plus the Oxstalls Campus

Catering services for the University of Gloucestershire.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years from 1 August 2023 subject to a performance related review after 2 years. At its sole discretion, the University will be able to extend the contract for periods of 1 year up to a further 4 years in total from 31 July 2026.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for a term of 3 year, extendable and yearly intervals up to 7 years, at the sole discretion of the University.

New City Campus Cafe

Cafe service for the new City Centre Campus.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for a term of 3 years, extendable for another 4 years, at yearly intervals, at the soile discretion of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0386c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025718-2023
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 to 7 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Robin Hare
Contact Email
rhare@glos.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1242714178

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATHER & GATHER

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