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title: "Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-044d76c1-d531-4f29-a945-265aa9be8d0d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-11-18"
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# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044d76c1-d531-4f29-a945-265aa9be8d0d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Provision of Catering Services has been completed and awarded by Solent University, located in Southampton, England. This contract, classified under the CPV code for canteen and catering services, has a total estimated value of £12 million, with a minimum value of £8 million. The award, which was published on 18th November 2020, pertains to a contract period starting from 1st August 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2025. It was initiated using an open procurement method, following an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 31st January 2020.

This awarded tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the catering and hospitality sectors, to expand their services within a large educational establishment. Companies capable of providing comprehensive catering solutions, including retail, hospitality catering, and vending services, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly beneficial to engage, albeit aware of the scope and competitive nature of the tender process.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for Provision of Catering Services across Solent University, including retail, catering and vending services and hospitality catering. The OJEU Notice number was 2019/S 222-544757, dated 18/11/19. This contract has been awarded and this notice if for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac68db4-5f14-4dd9-8cf0-2c6261eac5d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac68db4-5f14-4dd9-8cf0-2c6261eac5d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac68db4-5f14-4dd9-8cf0-2c6261eac5d5
  18th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solent.ac.uk

## Provenance

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