Tender

Catering Services Contract for The Royal Academy of Music

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC

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Tender

19 Jun 2023 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Academy of Music, a Conservatoire in London, has published a tender for Catering Services Contract. The contract includes providing café, bar, and hospitality catering services via multiple outlets on their London site. The contract is scheduled to start in January 2024, with mobilisation through October to December 2023. It will initially run for 5 years with possible extensions. The deadline for submission is on 18th July 2023 at 12:00 hrs. The procurement process is at the selective stage, following a restricted procedure.

This tender by The Royal Academy of Music offers opportunities for catering services providers experienced in education-based multi-site operations. The contractor must align with RAM's ethos, prioritizing staff training and development. Businesses with a proactive approach to increasing meal uptake and experience in similar operations are well-suited for this opportunity. The tender process involves a written submission method managed by Panache South in the UK, with a detailed contract period and renewal options available for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Catering Services Contract for The Royal Academy of Music

Notice Description

The Royal Academy of Music is a Conservatoire in London and a member of the Institution of the University of London, and offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, and a Musical Teaching qualification (LRAM). The Royal Academy of Music is seeking to partner with one catering services provider to deliver cafe, bar and hospitality catering services via multiple outlets on their site in London. In addition, the intention is to source a contractor with a company ethos that matches that of RAM and ensure that staff are motivated and given the opportunities for training and career development. The contractor must have a proactive approach to grow the meals uptake. Experience of similar education-based multi-site operations is vital. The contract is scheduled to commence at the beginning of January 2024, with mobilisation through October 2023 to December 2023. The contract will be for an initial 5 years, with a +1yr, +1yr extension clause at RAM's discretion (5+1+1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The catering services contract is for 5 years (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1yr, +1 yr basis). Independent consultants, Panache South, are assisting the Conservatoire with the facilitation of the procurement exercise. Interested parties are invited to complete and return the Selection Questionnaire document, which can be downloaded via the link provided in the Find A Tender advert. Additional information: Panache South are assisting the Conservatoire with the procurement of the catering services. Interested parties are to complete and return the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) document, which can be downloaded via the link provided in the Find A Tender advert. Deadline for receipt is 18.07.23, 12:00 hrs (midday). For further information, please contact jennie@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Renewal: 2 years (on a +1yr, +1 yr basis)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d7a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017399-2023
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Contact Name
Jennie White
Contact Email
jennie@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1275871798

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5HT
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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