--- title: "Premium High Street (recognised) cafe concept from our Rootes Social Building" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2019-04-18" --- # Premium High Street (recognised) cafe concept from our Rootes Social Building Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f097af9e-b135-47a7-afa4-8e0127628760.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is inviting tenders for a concession to operate a premium High Street café concept from its Rootes Social Building, which is strategically located on the campus piazza, directly opposite the Warwick Arts Centre and Students' Union. This tender is currently at the tender stage, and the deadline to submit proposals is set for 12 midday on 29 April 2019. The successful bidder will manage the café for a five-year term commencing on 1 August 2019, reflecting the main procurement category of services with an open procedure method of procurement that is below threshold. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in retail food services, including cafés and catering firms that focus on premium offerings. The strategic location and established university setting offer a significant market for food and beverage sales, making this an appealing prospect for both independent operators and larger catering companies looking to expand their footprint. By seizing this tender, businesses can establish a presence in an influential academic hub, hence fostering growth and brand visibility in the competitive catering market. ## Notice The University of Warwick is seeking tenders for the grant of a concession to operate a premium High Street (recognised) cafe concept from our Rootes Social Building. This is an exciting opportunity to operate out of a cafe located in a prime spot on the piazza in the very centre of campus. The Rootes building directly faces the Students' Union and is opposite the Warwick Arts Centre. The concession will be for a term of 5 years from the date of contract commencement. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). All queries must be sent via In-tend Correspondence and not directly to University staff. NOTE: The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please ensure you read the Invitation to Tender documentation carefully. The closing date for this Invitation to Tender is 12 Midday Monday 29 April 2019 Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fba70e-ef35-49f9-872d-91d78efc359f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fba70e-ef35-49f9-872d-91d78efc359f - 18 Apr 2019 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fba70e-ef35-49f9-872d-91d78efc359f - 18 Apr 2019 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fba70e-ef35-49f9-872d-91d78efc359f - 9 Apr 2019 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fba70e-ef35-49f9-872d-91d78efc359f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fba70e-ef35-49f9-872d-91d78efc359f 18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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