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title: "Catering"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82486481-bd8b-4e55-9d1d-92997a5f52ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-09-13"
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# Catering

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82486481-bd8b-4e55-9d1d-92997a5f52ec

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## Summary

The Newcastle University has awarded a catering contract for canteen and catering services. The tender, with an estimated value of GBP 25,000, was conducted through a selective procurement process with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 15, 2023, leading to the contract period starting the next day until May 17, 2023. Freeman Catering Butchers, a SME supplier based in Gateshead, won the contract. The location specified for delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This catering contract awarded by Newcastle University provides opportunities for SME catering businesses, like Freeman Catering Butchers, to expand their operations. The contract is well-suited for businesses in the food service industry looking to supply canteen and catering services. For companies interested in similar tender opportunities, understanding the nature of call-off frameworks and having experience in providing catering services to institutions such as universities would be advantageous.

## Notice

Catering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5051a9f9-8103-4991-8a3f-7c8d4e07ae64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 17 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5051a9f9-8103-4991-8a3f-7c8d4e07ae64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5051a9f9-8103-4991-8a3f-7c8d4e07ae64
  13th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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