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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of Catering Services for Events at the Town Hall, Oxford"
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buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of Catering Services for Events at the Town Hall, Oxford

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028e3197-9195-47f6-8450-01011ff72f12

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is seeking suppliers for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) contract for Catering Services aimed at events held at the Town Hall, Oxford. This concession contract, classified under catering services (CPV Code 55520000), has a total value of £160,000 and is intended for services across a variety of events, accommodating between 5 to 500 guests. The tender was published on 2nd January 2018, with the tender period closing on 29th January 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 14th March 2018 and will run until 13th March 2022, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality catering services for diverse events. Potential bidders may include catering firms specialising in corporate events, weddings, and large gatherings, who are looking to expand their reach within a prominent venue. Given the DPS nature of this procurement, suppliers will have the chance to be approved for multiple events, thereby increasing their business and visibility in a competitive market.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of Catering Services for Events at the Town Hall, Oxford. It will be a concession contract using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Oxford Town Hall is a stunning Grade II* Victorian building in the heart of Oxford. With 10 meeting rooms and 3 event rooms the Town Hall is utilised for all manner of events from conferences and exhibitions to weddings and concerts. Oxford Town Hall is able to cater for 5 to 500 guests. In order for the Town Hall to offer a wide range of caterers to service the full range of events it holds, the Council are looking to create a DPS for approved catering suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bd12b9-2f88-4f32-8607-deb9a27ed46a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2018 - 13 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AJ CATERING (OXFORDSHIRE; ELEGANT CUISINE; GREENS CATERING; LAMB CATERING AND EVENTS; LEMON ZEST CUISINE; Y&R SUSHI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bd12b9-2f88-4f32-8607-deb9a27ed46a
- 27 Feb 2018 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5984072e-2c7f-441b-9dfd-e43dbd44a820
- 2 Jan 2018 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5984072e-2c7f-441b-9dfd-e43dbd44a820
- 2 Jan 2018 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5984072e-2c7f-441b-9dfd-e43dbd44a820

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5984072e-2c7f-441b-9dfd-e43dbd44a820
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bd12b9-2f88-4f32-8607-deb9a27ed46a
  14th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
  The process is being conducted on the South East Business Portal
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7777a0c2-a2e4-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

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