---
title: "Cambridge University Library - tea room catering contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0342c3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY"
published: "2022-08-03"
---

# Cambridge University Library - tea room catering contract

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0342c3

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Library is currently conducting a procurement process for the "tea room catering contract" within the catering services industry. The tender, associated with the open procurement method, is active and will be accepting submissions until the deadline of 14 July 2022 at 10:00 AM. The service is aimed at providing a coffee shop style of service within the Library Tea Room, which sees approximately 1,000 users daily. Following the tender period, the award will commence shortly thereafter on the same day, with the potential contract period spanning 720 days, and an option for extension of up to an additional 24 months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing a coffee shop style offering. Companies looking to compete should ensure they can manage high footfall service scenarios and are situated within or willing to operate in the Cambridge area. Given the active status of the tender and the potential longevity of the contract, suppliers who can demonstrate resilience and quality in service delivery will be well positioned to benefit from this engagement.

## Notice

Provision of s coffee shop style service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Coffee shop style of service

Options: The contract may be extended for a period up to 24 additional months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021277-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | CB3 3DR |
| 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUDDINI CATERERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021277-2022
- 1 Jun 2022 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015389-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk
- https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/
- https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/about-library/tea-room-tender

## Provenance

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