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title: "GB-Bath: Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions"
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# GB-Bath: Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65fba95c-0f5a-482b-baf9-a3febe61bb93

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## Summary

The University of Bath has awarded a contract for Catering and Event Services for Graduation Receptions to WARDS CATERING LTD in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £400,000 in GBP, has a contract period starting on 15th July 2024 and ending on 23rd January 2028. The tender process was open, and the award status is now active.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the event services industry. Businesses capable of providing catering services for large-scale university events would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract covers both Summer and Winter reception ceremonies, enhancing the business growth potential for suppliers operating in the South West region of the UK.

## Notice

This tender seeks bids from suppliers to provide catering services for the University of Bath graduation reception ceremonies. The contract covers both the Summer and Winter receptions. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ad268d-585f-4681-ae00-061b99619ba1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARDS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ad268d-585f-4681-ae00-061b99619ba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ad268d-585f-4681-ae00-061b99619ba1
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=854121656
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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