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title: "Digital Dining System - July 22"
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# Digital Dining System - July 22

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f90bee58-aab8-46bc-920b-c9de879c47c2

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## Summary

The University of Reading has initiated a procurement process for a Digital Dining System. The system aims to enhance catering and dining services by integrating both hardware and software solutions. The procurement method is selective, following a Competitive Dialogue (above threshold) approach. The deadline for tender submissions is set for September 1st, 2022. The contract period spans from November 7th, 2022, to November 28th, 2032. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software and information systems to engage with the University of Reading. Companies well-versed in industry-specific software packages, IT solutions, and point of sale software could excel in competing for this contract. The procurement process offers a chance for businesses to contribute to the university's aim of providing a seamless customer experience for students, staff, and visitors through innovative catering and dining solutions.

## Notice

The University is seeking to engage with an organisation to assist with its aim of implementing a Catering and Dining services solution. The full requirements and scope of this system are being reviewed in response to the University's catering and dining change. Both hardware and software solutions are being reviewed at this time. The solution will integrate at times, using the University's middleware solution, with UoR's finance, stock, supplier information management, food labelling and Campus Card systems, to provide access to students, staff and visitors with a seamless customer experience. Additional information: Please download the documents from www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading You will need to register as a supplier in order to express interest and view the documents. Delivery Notes Please submit responses through the same portal. www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dee6693-d197-4f8f-a377-dcd473084533 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2022 - 28 Nov 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 READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2022 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dee6693-d197-4f8f-a377-dcd473084533
- 18 Jul 2022 at 16:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dee6693-d197-4f8f-a377-dcd473084533
- 18 Jul 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dee6693-d197-4f8f-a377-dcd473084533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dee6693-d197-4f8f-a377-dcd473084533
  9th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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