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title: "Provision of graduation refreshments"
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# Provision of graduation refreshments

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86b22c53-91bf-4c95-b2a3-b831e6d0d309

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of graduation refreshments by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. This contract, valued at £34,957.50, falls under the goods category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, with the tender period having ended on 27 October 2021 and the contract period starting on 28 October 2021 and concluding on 8 November 2021. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 27 October 2021.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the food and beverage sector, particularly in the North East region. Firms that can provide catering services for events, especially those focused on graduations or similar occasions, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders with similar requirements, fostering growth and collaboration with educational institutions.

## Notice

Provision of graduation refreshments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb1987c-574b-4969-b5de-9df055050f1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2021 - 8 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,957 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb1987c-574b-4969-b5de-9df055050f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb1987c-574b-4969-b5de-9df055050f1c
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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