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title: "Third-Party Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Third-Party Catering Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc75d6e5-c84e-4756-b633-5053b02b387a

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has issued a tender for third-party catering services, with a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement process, known as an open procedure, is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submitting bids is on February 17, 2023. The contract period is set to begin on April 3, 2023, and will last for 4 years. The catering services are required in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" industry category.

This tender opportunity by the University of Bristol is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide catering services. Businesses offering a variety of catering options, such as alcohol and soft drinks, delivered catering, serviced catering, pop-up/mobile catering, and convenience items, would be well-suited to compete. The University's goal is to engage multiple local catering operators for a range of catering and event services over the next few years, creating a growth opportunity for businesses in the catering industry.

## Notice

Third Party Catering The University is looking for a range of catering options for 4+1 years, supplied by multiple 'local' catering operators for the provision of Third-Party catering and events including (but not limited to): 1. Alcohol and Soft drinks 2. Delivered Catering (including business lunch menu's). 3. Serviced Catering (including fine dining service) 4. Pop-up/mobile catering 5. Convenience Items

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8605c34-b4e9-497b-b4dc-2d017bacb89b |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 3 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8605c34-b4e9-497b-b4dc-2d017bacb89b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8605c34-b4e9-497b-b4dc-2d017bacb89b
  30th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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