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title: "ITT for the Provision of a Sole Caterer at Oxford Town Hall"
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# ITT for the Provision of a Sole Caterer at Oxford Town Hall

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a6a5a6a-2ee0-4a61-955b-47ae2858d2df

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of a sole caterer at Oxford Town Hall. This invitation to tender (ITT) is categorised under "Furnishing" and specifically seeks catering services for enterprises and institutions. The tender was published on 20 May 2021, with an end date for submissions set for 16 June 2021. The total contract value is £270,000, and the contract is intended to commence on 2 August 2021, lasting for an initial three-year period, with a potential extension of up to two additional years.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can demonstrate market-leading pricing and sustainability in their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning their proposals with the Council's corporate priorities, such as pursuing a zero carbon Oxford and supporting thriving communities. Those capable of providing comprehensive and innovative catering solutions will find this contract an advantageous avenue for expanding their business footprint in the region.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of a sole caterer at Oxford Town Hall. Tenderers responding to this opportunity should carefully consider how their response can align with the Council's corporate priorities: * Enable an inclusive economy * Deliver more, affordable housing * Support thriving communities * Pursue a zero carbon Oxford As a minimum, we expect Tenderers to respond with market leading pricing structures which reflect the scope of the commercial opportunities we offer. Additionally, where there is an opportunity for a sustainable solution, Tenderers are strongly encouraged to offer such solutions, where permitted within the scope of the specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint a single Tenderer to the Council who will deliver both financial and efficiency benefits. This Contract is programmed to be awarded on Monday 2 August 2021 for a period of 3 years from Contract commencement with the option for the Council, in its entire discretion, to extend the Contract by a further period of 2 years up to a maximum term of 5 years. The implementation date is programmed to be Monday 2 August.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1450b0-baae-4b4f-9cbe-090b1ec040b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEGANT CUISINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39200000 - Furnishing
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1450b0-baae-4b4f-9cbe-090b1ec040b8
- 20 May 2021 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac9695d-3956-4eeb-a9c2-97d45c5955ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1450b0-baae-4b4f-9cbe-090b1ec040b8
  10th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac9695d-3956-4eeb-a9c2-97d45c5955ae
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ec46205-65b9-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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