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The City of Bristol College - Catering Services

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2024 at 17:01

Tender

29 Jan 2024 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bristol College, one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the South West, is procuring catering services for its four campuses. This tender is classified under the CPV code 55520000 (Catering services) and falls within the services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with relevant deadlines including the submission of completed Supplier Questionnaires (SQs) by 29th February 2024 and the deadline for tender submissions on 10th April 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2024. The restricted procedure is being used, ensuring transparency and value for money under the Light Touch regime as per UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to secure a contract worth £2,250,000. The City of Bristol College seeks contractors with experience and expertise to manage catering services across their campuses in Bristol. The tender process presents an advantageous platform for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the education sector. Suitable candidates would ideally be those with a track record in large-scale catering operations, capable of providing high-quality service and compliance with public procurement regulations. The successful bidder will join Aramark Ltd, which has actively secured related contracts, adding prestige and value to their business profile.

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Notice Title

The City of Bristol College - Catering Services

Notice Description

Operating across several centres,City of Bristol College is one of the South West's largest further and higher education colleges providing education and training to learners in and around Bristol by offering courses at many levels across a range of specialist subjects. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across four campuses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operating across several centres, City of Bristol College is one of the South West's largest further and higher education colleges providing education and training to learners in and around Bristol by offering courses at many levels across a range of specialist subjects. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across four campuses. Services are currently provided by Academy/OCS. This timetable is indicative only Submission of completed SQs 29th February 2024 Notification of result of evaluation 7th March 2024 Publish Invitation to Tender 7th March 2024 Site Visits/Tender Meeting 13th March 2024 TBC Deadline for tender submissions 10th April 2024 TBC Presentation for Shortlisted Bidders 24th April 2024 TBC Contract Start Date 1st August 2024 In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, this procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or as may be amended

Renewal: Up to a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043548
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2024
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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 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
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Robert Salmon
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7896876942

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
-
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

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