--- title: "2036 The Provision of Catering Consultant at De Montfort University, Leicester." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-06-28" --- # 2036 The Provision of Catering Consultant at De Montfort University, Leicester. Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-995e6f64-ac16-4055-bf6a-95fb09c4b317.json) ## Summary The procurement process at De Montfort University in Leicester involves appointing a catering consultant for the provision of catering services. The university seeks an experienced consultant to support the renewal strategy, specification creation, tender review, and contract mobilisation. The key project dates are planned to start in August/September 2023, aiming for practical completion by August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. This tender opportunity at De Montfort University offers a chance for catering businesses to engage in a long-term contract providing high-quality services to a diverse student population. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suitable for this opportunity can contribute to the university's objective of enhancing customer satisfaction and value for money. The appointments of a catering provider are expected to create business growth opportunities in the catering services sector. ## Notice De Montfort University (DMU) seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to carry out the following catering service: De Montfort University (DMU) has a diverse student population of circa 23,000. Chartwells, part of the Compass UK and Ireland Group, have provided the catering service at DMU since 2003 and the current contract expires on 31st July 2026. The current provision includes 7 units, comprising of coffee shops, retail shop, staff lounge, Subway and the main campus Food Village. DMU are seeking support from a catering consultant to provide expertise and specialist advice on o to oversee the creation of a contract renewal strategy, solutions, creation of a detailed specification, tender review and contract mobilisation plus phasing and implementation of the outgoing/incoming service providers. o Provide regular updates via reports and RAG status. o planning and preparation for the retender (including internal stakeholder engagement), o analysis and assessment of tender submissions and awarding a new contract. The objective is to appoint a catering provider that delivers a high quality, customer focused service that meets the diverse needs of students, leading to high satisfaction levels and value for money as well as being commercially viable. It is expected that the catering consultant will be appointed in August/September 2023, with support required through to the commencement of the new contract in August 2026. The intended key project dates are as follows:- Start on Project - August/September 2023 Practical Completion - August 2026 Full details of the University's requirements can be found in the attached tender pack Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 28 Jun 2023 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 28 Jun 2023 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 27 Jun 2023 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 27 Jun 2023 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 27 Jun 2023 at 15:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 27 Jun 2023 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 - 20 Jun 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addc9b67-6f1e-4b2c-bc44-65d836252042 28th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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