Notice Information
Notice Title
Project Tide
Notice Description
Project Tide, is a key initiative under the Commercial Services and Estates contributions to the Kent 2030 strategy, that is designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the University's operations. This project specifically targets the Catering Department by seeking a reputable third-party contract caterer to partner with. This strategic move will enable the University to focus on its core educational offerings while leveraging the expertise and capabilities of a specialised partner. As part of the Kent 2030 strategy, Commercial Services and Estates are dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience and adding value on campus. The University is seeking an experienced contract catering provider who will allow the University to redirect resources towards key change requirements, implement its catering strategy, enhance customer experience through technological advancements and modernised offering.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The scope of works encompasses several key areas. Service provision will involve comprehensive catering across multiple outlets, offering a diverse range of high-quality food and beverage options that cater to various dietary needs and preferences and enhance the student and staff experience across the campus. The University seeks a third-Party provider who can be innovative with investments in modernisation through refurbishments, systems and facility upgrades, and the adoption of new and creative food service and presentation methods. The University is looking for proposals that demonstrate the ability to create, develop and deliver solutions to meet our objectives. We understand that the proposals and tender can only share indicative deliverables and that a discovery phase will be required to outline final deliverables.
Renewal: This contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for 2 years in 12 month negotiations.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-047e83
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026581-2024
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
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
- 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
- 21 Aug 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 19 Aug 2024Expired
- 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF KENT
- Contact Name
- Hayley Deville
- Contact Email
- h.deville@kent.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 7921487620
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CANTERBURY, KENT
- Postcode
- CT2 7NZ
- Post Town
- Canterbury
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ4 Kent
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ44 East Kent
- Delivery Location
- TLJ44 East Kent
-
- Local Authority
- Canterbury
- Electoral Ward
- Blean Forest
- Westminster Constituency
- Canterbury
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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