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QUB/2396/23 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2023 at 10:15

TenderUpdate

25 Aug 2023 at 14:49

TenderUpdate

25 Aug 2023 at 13:23

Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QUB/2396/23 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies" within the goods category. The procurement involved Campus Food and Drink catering services, primarily for various events at the university campus. The contract was awarded to The Yellow Door Portadown Ltd. The procurement method was an open procedure with an active status, and it aimed to supply desserts and strawberries for graduation ceremonies, with options for different dietary requirements. The contract value is £650,000, signed on 30th October 2023.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for catering companies specializing in desserts and strawberries suitable for various dietary needs. Companies capable of supplying high-quality desserts and strawberries for major events can compete for future similar contracts. The procurement stage is the award phase, indicating the contract has been awarded for the specified services. Interested businesses should consider the potential for long-term collaboration as the contract has the option for extensions up to 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review. The location of the contract is at Queen's University Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

QUB/2396/23 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies

Notice Description

Campus Food and Drink within Queen's provides catering and hospitality across Queen's Campus to Schools and Directorates and external customers. These events include meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, graduation, and high-profile events. Campus Food and Drink operate throughout the Campus and are based at the Great Hall on the main Lanyon site and Riddel Hall on the Stranmillis Road. Food for events and functions is prepared in-house with the exception of desserts and strawberries which have traditionally been purchased from specialist suppliers based on demand.Queen's requires a Contractor to supply and deliver Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies including options suitable for vegans, vegetarians, coeliacs and those with other dietary requirements, to Campus Food and Drink.The appointed Economic Operator will also facilitate the ad hoc requirements for Campus Food and Drink across a variety of locations within Queen's Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Campus Food and Drink within Queen's provides catering and hospitality across Queen's Campus to Schools and Directorates and external customers. These events include meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, graduation, and high-profile events. Campus Food and Drink operate throughout the Campus and are based at the Great Hall on the main Lanyon site and Riddel Hall on the Stranmillis Road. Food for events and functions is prepared in-house with the exception of desserts and strawberries which have traditionally been purchased from specialist suppliers based on demand.Queen's requires a Contractor to supply and deliver Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies including options suitable for vegans, vegetarians, coeliacs and those with other dietary requirements, to Campus Food and Drink.The appointed Economic Operator will also facilitate the ad hoc requirements for Campus Food and Drink across a variety of locations within Queen's Campus.

Options: The Contract will initially be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f70f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15833100 - Desserts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 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
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Fei Li Toh
Contact Email
f.toh@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE YELLOW DOOR PORTADOWN

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