--- title: "Delivered and Event Catering - Supplementary" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMPOSTAL" published: "2021-05-28" --- # Delivered and Event Catering - Supplementary Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMPOSTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b68c.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently engaged in an active procurement process for "Delivered and Event Catering - Supplementary" services. This tender falls under the industry category of catering services and has a total estimated value of £760,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 16th July 2021 at 12:00. Various lots are available in this procurement, including options for delivered cold food, serviced hot and cold food, and specific dietary catering events. All services are to be delivered to the region of Edgbaston, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those specialising in diverse food offerings, event catering, and dietary-specific solutions. Companies that can provide high-quality services for large gatherings, such as weddings and corporate events, will find this tender particularly relevant. With multiple lots available, there is scope for both large and small caterers to participate, making it an attractive avenue for business growth within the public sector. ## Notice To provide supplementary Catering Services for the University. There will be multiple lots encompassing:Lot 1 - Delivered Cold Food Lot 2 - Serviced Hot and Cold Food Lot 3 - Total Serviced Turnkey Solutions Lot 4 - Pop Up/Mobile Temporary Catering Lot 5 - Pizza Lot 6 - Specific Dietary Catering Events ### Lot Information Delivered Cold Food Fresh food that is prepared off site and is delivered for cold consumption. The range includes sandwiches, other bread products, salads, finger food, fork buffets, bowl food, grazing menus, high teas, canapes, packed meals, cakes and traybakes, etc. and any combination thereof. Delivered Hot & Cold Food Fresh food that is prepared off site and is delivered and served for hot and/or cold consumption. The range includes finger food, fork buffets, bowl food, flying buffet, grazing menus, high teas, canapes, plated meals and formal dining etc. and any combination thereof. Appropriate eating utensils, serving utensils, table covering and set up, napery should also be provided. Total Serviced Turnkey Solutions (High End Catering) A turnkey approach to Weddings and Events, this could include the provision of outdoor services in temporary structures i.e. marquees. Fresh food that is prepared off site, transported and finished off on site; served for hot and/or cold consumption. The range includes finger food, fork buffets, bowl food, flying buffet, high teas, canapes, plated meals and formal dining etc. and any combination thereof. Appropriate eating utensils, serving utensils, table covering and set up, napery should also be provided. Pop Up / Mobile Temporary Catering The supply and operation of a range of catering services for parties and events. The client may require the following services:* BBQ - cooked on site and served * Hog Roast - cooked/finished off on site and served * Variety of street food / pop up traders for large outdoor functions * Party Stalls - Popcorn machine, Candy Floss, Chocolate Fountain, Sweets Stall etc Facilitation needs to consider the customer's point of consumption including: the utensils for self-service and eating (these could be disposable or washable) and appropriate napery. PIzza The supply of a range of branded or non branded pizza products and solutions that provides a range of toppings and choice of sizes to meet customer needs.The products must have a short delivery time from the point of order and be provided in appropriate packaging and bags that retain the products at the required temperature. Specific Dietary Catering Events This Lot includes events with cultural or religious requirements that influence the style of catering needed.The type of event could range from a wedding to a day conference with eh theme of the event influencing the dietary need. For example Hindu wedding or Vegan farming Conference. The customer will be specific about the requirements and the supplier must ensure compliance with provision of the supply from source to delivery inline with customer expectations to match the dietary needs of the consumers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012058-2021 | | 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 | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £760,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMPOSTAL | | Locality | B15 2TT | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012058-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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