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title: "18-062 Outsourced Catering Crowden Outdoor Centre"
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# 18-062 Outsourced Catering Crowden Outdoor Centre

Buyer: ROTHERHAM MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4c4030f-361d-4305-af01-8ec6698c2fc6

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Rotherham MBC) focuses on the provision of outsourced catering services for the Crowden Outdoor Centre, under the title "18-062 Outsourced Catering Crowden Outdoor Centre." This service pertains to the industry category of "Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions." The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period set to start on 1st March 2019 and run until 28th February 2023. The tender was published on 4th September 2018, and the deadline for submissions was 4th October 2018, located in Rotherham, England. The contract is valued at £140,000, with a minimum contract value of £100,000, making it a significant opportunity for suppliers in the catering sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in catering, especially those specialising in providing nutritious and bespoke meal solutions for educational or group settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the flexibility and commitment often found in these types of organisations. Successful bidders will need to deliver high-quality meals that meet nutritional guidelines while catering to specific dietary requirements, thus allowing them to showcase their expertise in catering to groups, particularly children and young people.

## Notice

1..6.1 Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes average at 25 but may be up to 60 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. . The majority of groups will book to stay at the Centre for between 2 and 4 nights. The supplier will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: . Breakfast (egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals) A packed lunch (filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups) Evening meal - Three courses (soup and bread roll, main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive. . Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.yortender.co.uk Yortender reference DN362560. Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://www.yortender.co.uk . Additional information: 24 months initially with an option to extend for a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e5dd9a-03c9-41a6-aeaf-c46f86d959b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM MBC |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRY ROADS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2019 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e5dd9a-03c9-41a6-aeaf-c46f86d959b7
- 4 Sep 2018 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d122a-d1a6-4a12-97b3-68371b3f6498
- 4 Sep 2018 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d122a-d1a6-4a12-97b3-68371b3f6498

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e5dd9a-03c9-41a6-aeaf-c46f86d959b7
  7th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d122a-d1a6-4a12-97b3-68371b3f6498
  4th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide
- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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