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title: "External Catering for Campus Events"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# External Catering for Campus Events

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c6d9da9-74a7-49ef-ba6e-8d1c7792b567

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for 'External Catering for Campus Events'. This contract, classified under Catering services (CPV 55520000), encompasses the provision of external catering for events held on the university’s campus. The procurement cycle concluded with the tender period ending on 3rd July 2024 and the contract being awarded on 5th July 2024. The service will be provided from 4th July 2024 to 30th September 2024 at the university's location in Birmingham, postcode B15 2TT. The procurement was managed through a single contract methodology from SSA, focusing on goods supply and falling under the complete status of the award stage. The total contract value is £70,000, catering to the higher education sector's demands for reliable and high-quality catering services.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services to engage with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham. SMEs, in particular, are recognised as suitable for this contract, suggesting that local and smaller-scale caterers have the potential for business growth by meeting the university's catering needs. Royale Class Catering, an SME based in Devon, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the chances for similar businesses to secure significant contracts and establish long-term relationships with major educational institutions, paving the way for future collaborations and business expansion.

## Notice

External Catering for Campus Events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15824135-7c3e-4736-821c-ef15020085ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYALE CLASS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15824135-7c3e-4736-821c-ef15020085ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15824135-7c3e-4736-821c-ef15020085ef
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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