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title: "The Provision of External Caterer Supply and Services for Delivered Food and Beverage"
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# The Provision of External Caterer Supply and Services for Delivered Food and Beverage

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d6fdc36-f042-49da-9c1e-b861a502d602

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a contract for the Provision of External Caterer Supply and Services for delivered food and beverage to enhance its in-house offering. This procurement falls under the catering services industry category, with an estimated value range between £70,000 and £570,000. The contract will cover various buffets and pizza offerings delivered to all locations within the University's campuses in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00 AM on 20th December 2024. The contract period will start on 19th March 2025 and end on 19th March 2027, employing a selective procedure through a restricted process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in catering services to partner with a reputable academic institution. The contract's focus on providing diverse food and beverage options to supplement the University's existing catering services offers ample room for innovative and quality-oriented caterers to showcase their offerings. Businesses experienced in delivering varied cuisines, maintaining high service standards, and managing large-scale, high-frequency food delivery operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with the University of Birmingham can enhance the visibility and market reach of successful bidders, fostering substantial business growth.

## Notice

The University would like to establish a contract for the Provision of External Caterer Supply and Services for delivered Food & Beverage to supplement, support and enhance the current inhouse offering, allowing more choice for clients and diversifying our offer. The provision is for various levels of buffets and pizza offerings that are delivered to all locations within the University of Birmingham Campuses. The aim is to add to and support the internal University of Birmingham Catering offering along with options on various cuisines and food styles. Tender available through the In-tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c235b0a9-2adb-4535-93b8-5cc12cd8dec6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c235b0a9-2adb-4535-93b8-5cc12cd8dec6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c235b0a9-2adb-4535-93b8-5cc12cd8dec6
  20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

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