--- title: "Catering Outsourced Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035193" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035193" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035193.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035193.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2023-02-09" --- # Catering Outsourced Services Framework Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035193 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035193) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035193.json) ## Summary The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has issued an active tender for a Catering Outsourced Services Framework. This framework includes Lots for Outsourced Catering Services, Corporate Events Catering, and Catering Consultancy Services. The value of the contract is £125,000,000 GBP and is available for use by all UKUPC members. The tender period ends on 13th March 2023, with a bid opening scheduled for the same date. This tender presents business growth opportunities for catering service providers seeking to work with higher education institutions and other public sector organisations. Suppliers responding to this tender must have experience in the sector and adhere to UK government legislation. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum of 15 participants. ## Notice This invitation to tender ("ITT") is issued by London Universities Purchasing Consortium ("LUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for the procurement of Catering Outsourced Services. The services shall be available to use by all members of UKUPC. Further details can be found in the ITT documentation. The Framework Agreement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Outsourced Catering Services Lot 2 - Corporate Events Catering Lot 3 - Catering Consultancy Services Bidders for Lot 3 may not submit a response against Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. The specification detailing the requirements is set out in the associated tender pack and should be read before Bidders respond to the ITT. ### Lot Information Catering Outsourced Services The lot includes onsite catering services for regular supply as a fully managed and delivered service across Members in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Core services include but are not limited to: * Refectory Services * Cafeterias * Student Meal Packages * Cafes and Coffee Shops * Grab and Go * Branded Franchises * Serviced Hospitality * Commercial and Corporate Events and * Licensed Bars Further details are available in the associated Output Specification. Renewal: One extension available for an additional 12 months. Event Catering Services The Lot includes all catering services provided to support the delivery of refreshments for corporate and commercial activities across Members nationally. The focus for this Lot is serviced hospitality and commercial and corporate events. However, some Members may require additional catering services such as the provision of a cafeteria for specific events. Further details can be found in the associated Output Specification document. Renewal: One additional 12 month extension available. Catering Consultancy Services The services included within the Contract will be carried out by the Supplier in accordance with the Member Institution's Specification which will be determined at further competition stage, all relevant legislation governing the catering industry, and in line with the Member Institution's policy. Please refer to the Output Specification for further details of the services under Catering Consultancy. Renewal: One additional 12 month extension available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004073-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1T 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004073-2023 - 13 Jul 2022 at 13:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019179-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lupc.ac.uk - https://forms.office.com/r/7LeGgsTsyG - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=60075&B=LUPC - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165 - https://www.lupc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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