--- title: "Project Tide" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT" published: "2024-07-18" --- # Project Tide Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1bb07eb-f619-49f0-9810-56c747ca8c36.json) ## Summary The University of Kent has initiated a tender process named "Project Tide" to enhance operational efficiency in its Catering Department as part of the Kent 2030 strategy. The University is looking for a third-party contract caterer to provide comprehensive catering services across multiple outlets, focusing on high-quality food and beverage options that cater to various dietary needs. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions on 19th August 2024, and the contract period is set to run from 2nd January 2025 to 1st January 2032 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender from the University of Kent presents a significant opportunity for experienced contract catering providers to partner with a prestigious institution and support its mission to enhance the student and staff experience on campus. Businesses specialising in modern catering solutions, menu innovation, facility upgrades, and customer-centric service approaches are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University is seeking proposals that demonstrate creativity, solution-oriented approaches, and a commitment to aligning with the strategic goals outlined in the Kent 2030 vision. ## Notice Project Tide, is a key initiative under the Commercial Services and Estates contributions to the Kent 2030 strategy, that is designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the University's operations. This project specifically targets the Catering Department by seeking a reputable third-party contract caterer to partner with. This strategic move will enable the University to focus on its core educational offerings while leveraging the expertise and capabilities of a specialised partner. As part of the Kent 2030 strategy, Commercial Services and Estates are dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience and adding value on campus. The University is seeking an experienced contract catering provider who will allow the University to redirect resources towards key change requirements, implement its catering strategy, enhance customer experience through technological advancements and modernised offering. This partnership will promote agility in catering capabilities, aligning with the broader goals of Kent 2030. The scope of works encompasses several key areas. Service provision will involve comprehensive catering across multiple outlets, offering a diverse range of high-quality food and beverage options that cater to various dietary needs and preferences and enhance the student and staff experience across the campus. The university seeks a third-Party provider who can be innovative with investments in modernisation through refurbishments, systems and facility upgrades, and the adoption of new and creative food service and presentation methods. The University is looking for proposals that demonstrate the ability to create, develop and deliver solutions to meet our objectives. We understand that the proposals and tender can only share indicative deliverables and that a discovery phase will be required to outline final deliverables. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2724eacd-39a5-4341-a70a-e7e54436110d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2032 | | 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 KENT | | Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2024 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2724eacd-39a5-4341-a70a-e7e54436110d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2724eacd-39a5-4341-a70a-e7e54436110d 18th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83881&B=UNIVERSITYKENT Please register to the EU Supply e-tendering portal in order to view the tender documentation. ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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