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title: "2036 The Provision of Catering Consultant at De Montfort University, Leicester. - AWARD"
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# 2036 The Provision of Catering Consultant at De Montfort University, Leicester. - AWARD

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0e86d91-16db-4efa-89fe-06ebb1f906f5

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## Summary

The award has been granted to Panache Creative Ltd T/A Panache Consultancy for the provision of catering consultancy services at De Montfort University in Leicester. De Montfort University (DMU) is aiming to enhance its catering services to meet the diverse needs of around 23,000 students. The consultancy will involve developing a contract renewal strategy, tender review, and overseeing the transition to a new catering provider. Key project milestones include the start in August/September 2023 and practical completion in August 2026.

This tender opportunity at De Montfort University presents a chance for businesses in the catering services sector to showcase their expertise in providing high-quality, customer-focused services in an educational setting. SMEs with experience in catering consultancy may find this opportunity particularly suitable for participation. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing fair competition for interested suppliers. The deadline for tender submissions is the 17th of July 2023.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9b6459-f49d-472c-950c-817cd4d2b57f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PANACHE CREATIVE LTD T/A PANACHE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 21:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9b6459-f49d-472c-950c-817cd4d2b57f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9b6459-f49d-472c-950c-817cd4d2b57f
  30th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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