--- title: "UTC Norfolk Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COHESION CONSULTING LTD" published: "2023-02-08" --- # UTC Norfolk Catering Tender Buyer: COHESION CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68ff8ed5-1b63-4601-a194-06836260aab7.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Cohesion Consulting Ltd, has issued a tender titled "UTC Norfolk Catering Tender" for school catering services. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase with a deadline for submissions by March 3, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on July 31, 2023, for an initial three-year period, with a possible extension of two years. This opportunity falls under the services category, with a contract value of £500,000. The procurement method is selective, and the procedure is a restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for catering service providers, particularly those focusing on school catering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the buyer has indicated suitability for SMEs. The emphasis on maximising sales and food quality provides a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities. Catering companies with experience in educational settings and a track record of delivering high-quality services are encouraged to participate in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice UTC Norfolk is a co-education University College in Norwich, Norfolk. It has 423 students between the ages of 14 and 19 on roll and 75 teaching and support staff The college roll is increasing and student numbers increased by more than 10% this year, they are also projected to go up to 532 students by 2025. The College is forging a bright new future since it opened in 2014 with excellent facilities and a restaurant in the centre of the complex. The dynamic Headteacher, Emma Palik, is driving academic performance and ensuring students at the college are fully prepared for the commercial world after graduation. The Finance Manager, Elaine Platten, is developing the services to reflect the high aspirations of the Headteacher and College's SLT; the college is tendering the catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the college. The contract start date is the 1st of August 2023 and this will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management and consistently high levels of food quality and tangible contract support. The College and CCL expect the successful Contractor to guarantee their financial proposal within reason and deliver excellent standards. Additional information: Details on how to apply for the opportunity and all tender documents are available online, free of charge, here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1e0b5d-b7f2-4adf-864c-c9567ce5fba5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | COHESION CONSULTING LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E2 8GA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Haggerston | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2023 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1e0b5d-b7f2-4adf-864c-c9567ce5fba5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1e0b5d-b7f2-4adf-864c-c9567ce5fba5 8th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/citationconsultingltd/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.thearcheracademy.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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