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title: "GB-Leicester: LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services"
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# GB-Leicester: LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-869c3f4f-29f0-414b-af57-dfd378a07e72

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for the provision of delivered hospitality catering services, which falls under the industry category of catering services (CPV code: 55520000). This open procedure tender, titled "GB-Leicester: LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services," is located in the East Midlands, UK. The contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, commenced on 1st May 2024 and will end on 30th April 2028. The framework agreement can last for a maximum of four years with a total expected value of £160,000 ex VAT. Key dates included the tender return deadline on 25th March 2024 and the award date on 30th April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is well-suited for such economic operators. The contract has been awarded to two suppliers: Karen Blair trading as Midland Icing Centre and Decadent Catering Ltd, both SMEs based in Leicester. Businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can handle large-scale delivered hospitality catering, will find this contract advantageous for expanding their operations and establishing a partnership with a reputable institution like the University of Leicester.

## Notice

LUV01223 The provision of delivered hospitality catering services Deadline for return of tenders is midday on Monday 25th March 2024 Framework agreement for max four years, with an expected total value of PS160k ex VAT 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/20f82f31-9764-4652-a0a0-51d745f731c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DECADENT CATERING; KAREN BLAIR T/A MIDLAND ICING CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f82f31-9764-4652-a0a0-51d745f731c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f82f31-9764-4652-a0a0-51d745f731c6
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=919462421
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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