--- title: "University of Sunderland - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2017-05-05" --- # University of Sunderland - Catering Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-980829b8-38c9-4684-82e9-1a3d96de1f7c.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently undertaking a tender process for catering services, aimed at enhancing the student experience through improved catering and social spaces across its two campuses in Sunderland, accommodating approximately 11,000 students and 1,300 staff. This tender, titled "University of Sunderland - Catering Services," is classified under hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, with a focus on providing high-quality catering solutions across up to 11 outlets and 38 vending machines. The tender period ends on 26th May 2017, with the successful contract commencing on 1st August 2018 and lasting for up to ten years. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that can offer innovative and dynamic service delivery. Companies with experience in managing diverse catering operations, retail provisions, and hospitality services would be well-suited to compete. The expected annual turnover of around £2.3 million and a varied customer base, including students, staff, and public visitors, make this contract an attractive prospect for growth in the catering market. ## Notice The University of Sunderland is looking to enhance the student experience through the development of the catering and social spaces on campus and is therefore undertaking a tender exercise to find a caterer who can support this vision. The emphasis of this tender is to consider the appointment of an appropriately qualified company who have an innovative approach to both service delivery and brand and capital refresh programme throughout the life of the contract. It is recognised that catering is a specialist activity and therefore we are seeking a competent contractor to operate a range of services across the Sunderland Campuses including; catering outlets, retail provision, hospitality provision and vending services. It is expected the expertise of the caterer will ensure the provision of high quality, value for money and financially viable catering services. The University has two campuses in Sunderland with 11,000 students and 1,300 staff on campus. There are potentially 11 catering outlets and 38 vending machines across the two sites providing an annual turnover of circa 2.3 million.* The customer base is varied, in addition to catering for a diverse range of students and staff, one of the potential outlets is within a public visitor attraction operating on a daily basis throughout the year and another new outlet is located within a new building, Hope Street Xchange, a business centre on the University Campus. It is expected that the successful company will support the University by providing an imaginative and dynamic food service in an environment that encourages and stimulates vibrancy on campus. Given this will require significant investment, the University is offering up to a ten year contract. *Note that not all outlets are part of existing outsourced catering service Additional information: Via University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ff8a2-12f3-4874-ad03-245b166d320e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55900000 - Retail trade services ## Release History - 5 May 2017 at 15:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ff8a2-12f3-4874-ad03-245b166d320e - 5 May 2017 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ff8a2-12f3-4874-ad03-245b166d320e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ff8a2-12f3-4874-ad03-245b166d320e 5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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