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title: "Supplementary Delivered Catering Service"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Supplementary Delivered Catering Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31efe568-3104-4b4a-a936-7ba89b3fc6e7

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking proposals for a Supplementary Delivered Catering Service, aimed at augmenting its in-house catering during peak times. This tender falls under the catering services category and is actively soliciting bids until 1st April 2017. The service is intended for various catering needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options, at their Edgbaston location, B15 2TT, West Midlands, UK. The estimated contract value is £950,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £850,000 under a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of fulfilling diverse dietary requirements and serving events with varying numbers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the university aims to keep supplemental catering business managed externally while maintaining its core operations in-house. Suppliers with experience in providing large-scale catering, including buffets and meal deliveries, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The requirement is for a delivered food service is required to supplement the University's own in-house facility, Fresh Thinking, in particular at busy times of year. The service must be in accordance with the requirements of the University's Food Safety Policy. Please note that it is the University's intention to keep as much catering business in-house as possible. Requirements will be for fork and finger buffets, sandwich lunches, hot food and hot and cold beverages for any number of clients (5 - 500) as required. Provision must be made for vegetarian, vegan, Halal and any other special dietary requirements as requested. Suppliers should state whether they are able to offer alcoholic beverages under the Licensing Act 2003. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR REPLACING THE UNIVERSITY'S CORE CATERING BUSINESS - THIS TENDER IS MERELY FOR SUPPLEMENTARY AD HOC PROVISION. Additional information: Documents can be accessed on In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f8c100-04a5-4e8b-8915-c0c7b6f63d01 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | EDGBASTON |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2017 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f8c100-04a5-4e8b-8915-c0c7b6f63d01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f8c100-04a5-4e8b-8915-c0c7b6f63d01
  24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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