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title: "BBC Contract Catering Services (CF)"
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# BBC Contract Catering Services (CF)

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c0df0c6-3f77-4efa-b353-39549d740532

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## Summary

The BBC is seeking tenders for its Contract Catering Services project, which encompasses a variety of catering provisions including cafeteria services, out-of-hours catering, corporate event catering, and local kitchen replenishment. The total value of the contract is £9,100,000 and the procurement method employed is selective, using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period runs from 19 April 2019 to 18 April 2024, covering multiple regions in England, including the North East, London, and the West Midlands. The tender period concluded on 13 June 2018, and the award was published on 14 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that can provide comprehensive service offerings for corporate clients. Companies specialising in various aspects of food service, from cafeteria operations to event catering, would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. Additionally, businesses that can accommodate flexible service hours and demonstrate experience in similar large-scale contracts may find this to be a lucrative opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The full catering requirements comprise, but may not be limited to the four following areas: A. Catering concession - cafeteria/tea bar food services (in core hours), including automated vending machines. B. Out of hours catering - as above delivered in non-core hours. C. Corporate catering - refreshments and food provision for offices/meeting rooms and corporate events in accordance with BBC Policy D. Local kitchen replenishment - staff self-making tea and coffee facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e054288-51c4-4fa6-9d7b-8d9c36c60141 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2019 - 18 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,100,000 |
| 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 BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e054288-51c4-4fa6-9d7b-8d9c36c60141
- 3 May 2018 at 07:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630f1e1c-4f27-4225-81c3-08e48ac0a84e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e054288-51c4-4fa6-9d7b-8d9c36c60141
  14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630f1e1c-4f27-4225-81c3-08e48ac0a84e
  3rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying

## Provenance

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