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title: "AUEA Catering Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING ACADEMY"
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# AUEA Catering Contract

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c42648f-64c7-4437-8906-4beb8ac6e50a

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## Summary

The Aston University Engineering Academy in Birmingham, UK, is currently inviting tenders for its catering contract titled "AUEA Catering Contract." This procurement falls under the category of school catering services and is at the tender stage, with proposals due by 9 February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017, lasting for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and aims to explore investment proposals for enhancing the existing catering facilities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the education services sector, particularly those specialising in catering and food services. Firms capable of providing a nil cost catering service and those interested in developing innovative food-court concepts would be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a strong emphasis on service delivery within a diverse school environment, businesses that prioritise quality and adaptability in their offerings are encouraged to submit proposals.

## Notice

AUEA is a University technical college in Birmingham, UK. It is smaller than the average size secondary school with students coming from a wide range of ethnic groups. 85% of the student population is Muslim. The catering service is delivered in a modern dedicated dining area and has the potential to be developed further to create a more efficient food-court type area. There is also exterior seating which is open for students to use. The Academy will award the contract for 3 years commencing September 2017. There will be an option to extend the contract by up to a further 2 years. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals with the desire to provide a nil cost catering service. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals to further improve this provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494a389d-856e-4237-bd26-35e54b8fe25b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING ACADEMY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494a389d-856e-4237-bd26-35e54b8fe25b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494a389d-856e-4237-bd26-35e54b8fe25b
  12th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=234313416
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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