Tender

Hereward College Catering Tender

HEREWARD COLLEGE

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Hereward College is inviting tenders for a catering contract, titled "Hereward College Catering Tender," which falls under the "School catering services" industry category. The college, located at Bramston Crescent, Coventry, CV4 9SW, is currently at the tender stage of the procurement process. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025, with submissions closing on 24th March 2025 at 13:00. The procurement is being conducted via a selective, restricted procedure, ensuring a targeted approach by choosing between a minimum and maximum of five candidates for the second stage, with invitations being sent out on 9th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for catering businesses, especially those experienced in providing meals for educational institutions and accommodating specialised dietary needs. The college serves young people aged 16-25 with complex disabilities and learning difficulties, making it a suitable project for businesses adept in inclusive catering services. Companies successful in securing this contract can expect recurring business and the possibility of renewal after three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Thus, it presents a substantial opportunity for growth and long-term engagement in the educational sector catering market.

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Notice Title

Hereward College Catering Tender

Notice Description

The college is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hereward College provides study programmes, learning experiences, and award winning work placement opportunities for young people (age 16-25) with complex disabilities and learning difficulties. They specialise in supporting day and residential learners who have a range of needs including autism, physical difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and complex disabilities. Students 16-25 years old = 329 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price Value: 4.00 GBP Free College Meal - Entitled: 208 / Uptake: 79 / Value: 4.00 GBP Student Paid Meal Uptake: TBC / Value: 4.00 GBP Staff Duty Meal - N/A Staff Cash Meals - No of Staff: TBC / Uptake: TBC / Value: 4.80 GBP inclusive of VAT Sales over 12 months Free College Meal Sales 23,207 GBP Student Paid Meal Sales 7,345 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales N/A Staff Cash Sales 5,236 GBP Hospitality Sales 0 GBP

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004369-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School 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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 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
HEREWARD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Simon Shackleton
Contact Email
simon.shackleton@hereward.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476426117

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 9SW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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