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title: "Catering Outsourced Services - 2018"
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# Catering Outsourced Services - 2018

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56a6f0c8-bf3d-45d1-a77e-89ff13570f43

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire conducted a procurement process titled "Catering Outsourced Services - 2018", aimed at securing full catering services in the East of England. The procurement was managed through a selective method and consisted of a tender phase that concluded on 21 December 2018. The awarded contract, worth £70 million, has a duration starting from 1 July 2019 and ending on 30 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the catering sector, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive catering services. Suitable candidates would include large-scale catering companies that can manage extensive operations, although the contract is not aimed at SMEs or voluntary community sector enterprises. Engaging with such tenders could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with public institutions while participating in a lucrative market segment.

## Notice

Full Catering Outsourced Services for the University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec90a4c0-172f-475b-b38c-272654a738d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000,000 |
| 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 HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HATFIELD |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2019 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec90a4c0-172f-475b-b38c-272654a738d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec90a4c0-172f-475b-b38c-272654a738d6
  26th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.ac.uk

## Provenance

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