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title: "Plymouth College of Art"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033c13"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART"
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# Plymouth College of Art

Buyer: PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033c13

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## Summary

Plymouth College of Art is currently in the active tender stage for its catering services, having initiated the process on May 20, 2022. The college, located in Plymouth, UK, is seeking to appoint a sole catering company to manage its catering and hospitality services at both Tavistock Place and Palace Court Campuses. This call for tenders falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on restaurant and food-serving services. The submission deadline is set for June 17, 2022, at 12:30 PM, following an open procurement method that encourages broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sector, particularly those that can provide high-quality, affordable, and sustainable food services. Companies that specialise in diverse menu offerings, particularly those that can accommodate an international clientele and focus on Fairtrade and locally sourced produce, would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will not only enhance the college's dining experience for students, staff, and visitors but also align with the institution's values, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership.

## Notice

Plymouth College of Arts are seeking to appoint a sole catering company to improve and manage its catering and hospitality service at both Tavistock Place and Palace Court Campuses. The college is keen to have a relevant, high quality and value for money service available to its students, visitors and staff that reflects their values and ethos. The food service provision should therefore be affordable, healthy and sustainable. Menu planning should take into consideration the needs of a growing international and staff community.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The key objectives of this tender process are to identify a caterer who will: ? Deliver and constantly strive to improve upon a catering service that reflects the specialist nature, high quality experience and brand values of the College to our staff, students and visitors. ? Ensure that an excellent student and visitor experience is at the heart of our catering service. ? Develop and invest in the facilities and services to improve the customer experience of current and prospective staff, students and visitors to our Gallery, Art Cinema and FabLab. ? Be responsive to the needs of its customers through regularly seeking and responding to customer feedback. ? To have a menu which changes on a weekly basis with different flavours and dishes, representing a mixture of cultures and the style of the college. ? Extend the use of and active commitment to sourcing Fairtrade goods and seasonal produce from local and UK suppliers and growers wherever possible. ? Extend the use of and active p

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013678-2022 |
| 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 | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 20:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013678-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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