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title: "Bolton Sixth Form College ~ Tender for Catering Services."
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# Bolton Sixth Form College ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Buyer: THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bd2465c-f93f-45b9-bee9-53ef09fcfd75

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## Summary

The Bolton Sixth Form College, a specialist education institution located in Bolton, is seeking tenders for catering services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having begun on 21 August 2017 for an initial duration of three years, extendable by an additional two years. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £400,000 for the initial period, and the tender itself was published on 2 March 2017, closing for responses on 31 March 2017. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, aimed at finding a qualified supplier with relevant experience in the sector.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in providing services for educational institutions or similar environments. Companies with proven expertise in managing catering facilities, including the ability to create enticing menus that meet the preferences of students and staff, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative catering solutions and hospitality services will have an advantage in maximising their potential within this market segment.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bolton Sixth Form College. Bolton Sixth Form College is the only specialist sixth form college in the town of Bolton. With a state-of-the-art town centre campus it is 1 of the highest performing colleges in the North West of England. Catering for approx. 1 400 students, the college has a ground floor coffee shop and a 4th floor restaurant / student social area. The Client is keen to ensure that students and staff are encouraged to use the on-site catering facilities and that the food offer is enticing and appropriate to the student and staff population whilst offering best value for money to the college itself. The Client is seeking a Supplier to manage its catering facilities who has the relevant experience and expertise in the sector and the drive and innovation to maximise the potential of the catering service. In addition to provision in the coffee shop and restaurant there is the requirement for occasional hospitality including tea and coffee trays, buffets and working lunches. The contract will commence 21.8.2017 for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The contract value (over the initial 3 years of the contract) is approximately 400 000 GBP. Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/bolton_sixth_form_college The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 31.3.2017 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e9e630-e4f1-427b-90e6-4269f39a4f36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £744,311 |
| 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 LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL3 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDSHIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2017 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e9e630-e4f1-427b-90e6-4269f39a4f36
- 2 Mar 2017 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69ec52d-34ef-4d20-97d0-a093530a167b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e9e630-e4f1-427b-90e6-4269f39a4f36
  21st July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69ec52d-34ef-4d20-97d0-a093530a167b
  2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/bolton_sixth_form_college
  SQ Documentation ~ Bolton Sixth Form College

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bolton-sfc.ac.uk/

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