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title: "Catering Services, Internal & External Hospitality and Conferencing food and beverage provision."
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Catering Services, Internal & External Hospitality and Conferencing food and beverage provision.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d5a8b8d-d9bb-4a36-87aa-83e0a40d8728

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has published a tender for Catering Services, Internal & External Hospitality, and Conferencing food and beverage provision across 5 campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, Brampton Road, Fusehill Street in Carlisle, and London. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure, and the tender deadline is 16th January 2023. The contract period is set to start on 3rd April 2023 and end on 31st March 2028. The key procurement opportunity falls under the 'services' category within the restaurant and food-serving services industry.

This tender from the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and beverage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the North West region of the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University's emphasis on selective procurement and the extended contract period indicates a significant opportunity for long-term business growth and relationship building within the catering industry.

## Notice

Catering Service, Internal & External Hospitality and Conferencing food and beverage provision within the 5 campuses located at Lancaster, Ambleside, Brampton Road, and Fusehill Street in Carlisle and London Only those suppliers who submitted a successful Supplier Qualification Questionnaire are eligible to submit a return for this ITT. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43007e4f-eba1-4f69-a3eb-43fe75af154c |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Bowerham |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 13:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43007e4f-eba1-4f69-a3eb-43fe75af154c
- 12 Dec 2022 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43007e4f-eba1-4f69-a3eb-43fe75af154c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43007e4f-eba1-4f69-a3eb-43fe75af154c
  12th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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