--- title: "002/2017 Provision of Catering Outlet" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2017-02-23" --- # 002/2017 Provision of Catering Outlet Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-168c6a03-7981-4544-9260-21776dd02f75.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England is inviting tenders for the provision of a catering outlet at Northavon House, Bristol (BS16 1QY), as part of an open procurement process classified under canteen and catering services. This tender aims to establish a café and takeaway service, ensuring quality customer care and diverse menu offerings. The tender period concludes on 28th February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and continue until 31st May 2019. Interested contractors should have a food hygiene rating of at least 4 and are encouraged to prepare for a fit-out of kitchen equipment either by themselves or through the university's involvement. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food service sector, particularly those specialising in café operations, catering, and food retail. With over 400 staff and potential student patrons from nearby facilities, there is a promising market for quality refreshments. Companies that excel in customer service and can offer a varied menu with seasonal themes will be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on providing a high-quality experience opens doors for both small and medium enterprises looking to deepen their engagement within the university community. ## Notice The University of the West of England is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to provide a new cafe and takeaway service for an on-site office block (Northavon House). The University requires a high quality cafe and takeaway service offering hot and cold light meals, confectionery, snacks and hot/cold beverages, focused around giving excellent customer care and customer experience, that is value for money. The Refreshments shall be provided by the Contractor and available for purchase by staff and visitors to the Premises, as well as Students who are using the nearby bus station. The Service shall be provided, as a minimum, between the hours of 0800 and 1600 hours, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and specific seasonal periods of closure - Easter and Christmas). The Refreshments provided by the Contractor shall as a minimum include seasonal products, themes and specials to ensure the menu is varied and wide-ranging. There are over 400 staff located at the Premises who will have access to the Service and the potential to attract additional staff from neighboring buildings and Students who are using the bus station. The University does not give and shall not be deemed to have given, any guarantee, warranty or other assurance as to the potential revenue generated by entering into the Contract. Any estimate of demand given to the Contractor will be for guidance purposes only and shall not form part of the Contract. The successful Contractor is required to have a food hygiene rating of at least 4 with the Food Standards Agency within 6 months. The tender will be for both the fit out of the kitchen equipment and one based on the university undertaking the fit out of equipment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213c523-0242-4c19-b3b8-db7b9191f0ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HE PORTAL | | Locality | AVON | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2017 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213c523-0242-4c19-b3b8-db7b9191f0ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7213c523-0242-4c19-b3b8-db7b9191f0ef 23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwe.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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