Tender

UoB - Provision of Catering Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is currently in the tender stage, inviting bids for the provision of catering services (CPV code 55500000) valued at £2,350,000 over a period of up to 7 years. This opportunity is located in the UKH2 region, and the procurement process follows an open procedure with electronic and written submission methods. The tender title is "UoB - Provision of Catering Services," and the submission deadline is set for 16:00 on 20th March 2025. The award period will commence on the same date. Interested parties must ensure their bids are valid until 31st August 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering service providers, especially those experienced in servicing educational institutions. With a substantial budget and potential for renewal beyond the initial 5-year term, this contract can significantly contribute to business growth. Companies equipped to offer comprehensive catering solutions, including school and institutional catering services, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University of Bedfordshire’s focus on price as an award criterion underscores the importance of competitive financial proposals.

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Notice Title

UoB - Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of catering services to the University of Bedfordshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Catering Services

Renewal: Initial term of 5 years with option to further extend for a maximum of 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d021
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001308-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£23,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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