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title: "Onsite Catering Services"
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# Onsite Catering Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5339e88c-2081-4082-89d5-ea3e57e5c906

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is undertaking a public procurement process to appoint a provider for onsite catering services across its Luton, Bedford, and other campuses. This tender, titled "Onsite Catering Services," falls under the catering services industry category and was published on 11 October 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 26 October 2018. The contract is set to commence on 18 December 2018 and will last for three years, with a potential for an extension based on a capped subsidy that will be reviewed annually.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that can offer diverse meal options and engage with a varied student demographic. Companies capable of delivering innovative food services, including restaurant, café, and corporate hospitality, would be well-positioned to submit proposals. Potential bidders should focus on enhancing the customer experience through creative menu options and promotional strategies, which are highly valued by the University as it aims to improve both student and staff engagement with its catering services.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint an operator to provide onsite catering services for our Luton, Bedford and other campuses as required. The intention is that the Contract will be let on an initial one year capped subsidy basis on a 3+2 year agreement with the level of subsidy jointly reviewed every 12 months thereafter. Service requirements include provision of restaurant services, cafes, retail, and corporate hospitality from both internal and external sources. The University wishes to agree a one-year fixed subsidy price which will be used as the benchmark for agreeing subsequent years and expects to share in any savings generated. The ideal partner should aim to provide a service that engages both our student and staff population, and offers a wide variety of meals and snacks, whilst offering multiple pricing ranges in order to minimise the cost burden on students. The offer should aim to be the first choice for those on campus during the day, be enticing and customer focussed, and takes into account the ethnic diversity and brand consciousness particularly of our students. A key ambition is to increase student and staff sales through promotions and choice and service innovations. The Service Provider will be required to work collaboratively with BedsSU to provide the best experience possible for our students. The University is looking for a partner into the longer term who will enhance the student experience and re-energising both the current food offer and, during the term of the contract, the facilities. The University recognises the need for an appropriate balance between this and any level of subsidy which may be required There is no capital requirement in year one apart from mobilisation and contractor's light equipment. Discussions with the appointed contractor will take place during year one to plan possible capital expenditure, reflecting ideas included in this tender and any emerging proposals during the year with any split of capital potentially linked with a subsidy adjustment to be agreed. Whilst we have outlined current provision, the University is very open to delivery or menu innovations and ideas which enhance the customer experience and actively encourages bidders to include these in your tender for further exploration as appropriate at interview. It is the University's intention to explore these collaboratively with the Service Provider including leveraging University communication and engagement processes to help promote new initiatives to mutual benefit. Additional information: If you wish to be included on the bidder list for the above tender then you will need to express an interest in the tender via the University's Procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. The University has arranged a supplier day for the 17th October 2018. To register for the tender and supplier day, please add your details and express an interest through the University's Procurement Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f4261b-245b-43a6-b752-26b4054719c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 18 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAXTER STOREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f4261b-245b-43a6-b752-26b4054719c9
- 11 Oct 2018 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371e3bdc-846c-482b-b7af-51c762663ab2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f4261b-245b-43a6-b752-26b4054719c9
  9th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371e3bdc-846c-482b-b7af-51c762663ab2
  11th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/
  University Procurement Website

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