--- title: "Tender for the Provision of Nursery Food - Supply and Delivery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2023-05-31" --- # Tender for the Provision of Nursery Food - Supply and Delivery Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for the Provision of Nursery Food - Supply and Delivery. The tender falls under the CPV classification code 55523000 for Catering services. The contract, with an estimated value between £185,000 and £240,000 per year, will commence on 1st September 2023 and run for an initial trial period of six months, potentially extending up to a maximum of four years. The deadline for submitting tenders is 30th June 2023. This opportunity to supply nursery food provides a chance for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly those experienced in providing meals to childcare settings, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open tender, which requires compliance with Foundation Years' Eat Better, Start Better guidance and sustainable sourcing practices. The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is the buying organisation for this procurement. ## Notice The University of Birmingham has three Day Nurseries providing quality childcare and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They offer exceptional childcare provision, filled with fun and activities based on educational play where ideas can be explored and experiences shape, stimulate and develop precious young minds and bodies. The nurseries are registered with OFSTED and have received 'Good' and 'Outstanding' grading. This has included the creation of a pre-school unit at The Oaks Day nursery accommodating 40 children aged 3-5 years. The nurseries operate from 07:30 until 17:55 Monday - Friday, 50.8 weeks of the year, closing on Public Holidays and University closed days. Children can attend full-time or on a session basis of morning and/or afternoon, enabling parents to make flexible use of childcare services. We require daily (Monday - Friday) deliveries of hot food to the University's three Nurseries and pre-school with a quality, healthy menu which reflects the season, meets children's dietary requirements and is changed frequently. The company needs to use locally sourced produce. The company should be compliant with the Foundation Years' Eat Better, Start Better guidance, have a comprehensive system for the traceability of food sourced and be able to mitigate any risk, be able to provide evidence upon request for supporting sustainability, and be aiming to source foods locally where possible. Spend on this commodity estimated at between PS185000- PS240,000 per year. The Contract will commence on 1st September 2023 and run for an initial trial period of six months. Subject to this trial period being satisfactory, the contract will run for a total period of 3 years, subject to at least annual performance and commercial review. It may be extended for a further period of one year. The Contract will not exceed a maximum period of four years subject to at least annual reviews. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe652ae-a75b-4631-b9d0-1a3fe8fdda37 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 31 May 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe652ae-a75b-4631-b9d0-1a3fe8fdda37 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe652ae-a75b-4631-b9d0-1a3fe8fdda37 31st May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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