This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2024 at 08:54

Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, a public body governed by law, has completed an open tender for outsourced catering services. This three-year contract, with a total value of £1,000,296.00 GBP, covers all catering services at the school's premises in London. The procurement stage has now been cancelled, and the last known key date for this contract was the signing date of 14th May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering service providers to engage in a competitive process to secure a significant contract with a reputable educational institution. Businesses focusing on catering services, particularly those experienced in managing university catering operations, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The selection criteria emphasise quality and innovation, indicating a focus on delivering high standards of service to the school's student and staff community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama: Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

The University currently has 1,070 full time students with an average daily attendance of 900 onsite. The University is opened 3 x 10 Weeks (Oct - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr - Jun) and 1 x 10 weeks additional for Postgraduate. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend for 2 x 1 year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University currently has 1,070 full time students with an average daily attendance of 900 onsite. The University is opened 3 x 10 Weeks (Oct - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr - Jun) and 1 x 10 weeks additional for Postgraduate. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend for 2 x 1 year extension. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the University. Catering is currently configured over two outlets; the Coffee shop on the ground floor open to students, staff and the public and the Canteen; located in the student Hub on the first floor with the following opening times. Cafe - Term time Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00 - 5.00pm. Out of term Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. The Cafe is also open late on public production evenings, closing after the interval. Canteen - Term time Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm Out of term - Closed. The public attend t

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015227-2024
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
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,296 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20242 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
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW3 3HY
Postcode Area
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
Belsize
Westminster Constituency
Hampstead and Highgate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thomas & Tate Limited

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