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title: "GB-Leicester: LUV00757 - Catering Services for the Innovation Hub"
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# GB-Leicester: LUV00757 - Catering Services for the Innovation Hub

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82330d43-f7e0-4521-a710-1bc70db5abff

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is currently inviting tenders for "Catering Services for the Innovation Hub", a project classified under catering services. This procurement falls within the services category and is geographically located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 21 January 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 18 February 2019 and will last until 31 October 2022, contingent on an option to extend. The estimated contract value is between £25,000 and £50,000, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services. Businesses that have experience in similar contracts or those that can demonstrate innovative catering solutions are well-suited to compete. Given the option for contract extension, successful bidders may also benefit from long-term engagement with a significant academic institution, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

The University of Leicester is seeking fee proposals from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers of catering services for delivery to the Innovation hub. The contract is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The contract is due to start in Feb 2019 until March 2020 with an option to extend until October 2022. See tender documents for further information. Please register interest on Delta, and contact Lucy Elms if there are any issues. 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/c3379acc-eb17-4bb9-9643-22a2efb5d4f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE7 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Rothley Brook |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3379acc-eb17-4bb9-9643-22a2efb5d4f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3379acc-eb17-4bb9-9643-22a2efb5d4f2
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-LUV00757---Catering-Services-for-the-Innovation-Hub/7CM3346QN2
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