Planning

Catering Services for Norfolk County Council

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage for a catering services contract, targeting dynamic and innovative providers to deliver high-quality, freshly made food at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich. This procurement, listed under the CPV classification "Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions" (55523000), covers both breakfast and lunch offerings, and includes a grab-and-go option as well as barista coffee services. Key milestones include a market engagement event on 2nd August 2024 and the formal procurement process starting on 12th August 2024, with the service set to commence on 1st April 2025.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive food services in a public sector environment. The procurement allows for two models: a concession-based approach where the provider retains profits and manages operational risks or a fixed fee model. Ideal candidates will be those capable of managing both on-site food service and a convenience shop while providing event catering and vending options for off-hours. This tender is particularly suited for businesses with robust operational capabilities and a penchant for delivering varied and engaging food options.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for Norfolk County Council

Notice Description

Norfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DescriptionNorfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025. We are considering two models of delivery 1) a concession based approach where a provider is able to keep their own profits and absorb all associated operational risks associated with running the service provision to the standards detailed in the specification or 2) a fixed fee charging model from the provider to the Council for a service being delivered as per the specification requirement (outsourced option) To be clear the Council reserves the right to appoint under either of the two options at its own discretion depending on the level of interest and suitability received in the market.Additional InformationThe successful tender will be expected provide its own EPOS system to process transactions, while Norfolk County Council will provide a fully functional commercial kitchen, and manage all cleaning, maintenance, and mandatory testing of kitchen equipment.The successful tender will also manage the shop (currently self-service) that will stock grab and go options, snacks, confectionary, and drinks, as well as convenience options such as tea, coffee, milk, sanitary products, and pain relief.Consideration will need to be given to building users working in the evenings and weekends with the provision of vending machines stocked with drinks, confectionery, and snacks.Additionally, the successful tender will provide event catering for meetings and events held on site.There will be a market engagement event planned on the 2nd August if you would like to attend Please contact sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk The formal Procurement Process for this provision will commence on or around the 12th August 2024. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Councils e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement and to register an interest in attending the market engagement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023410-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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