---
title: "University of Cumbria - Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037ee1"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2022-11-03"
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# University of Cumbria - Catering Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037ee1

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria is seeking a provider for catering services, internal and external hospitality, and conferencing food and beverage provision across its 5 campuses. The procurement process, known as 'University of Cumbria - Catering Services', falls under the services category with a total value of £3.2 million. The tender deadline is December 7, 2022, and the contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents a chance for catering contractors to operate catering services and provide hospitality and event catering for conferences at the University campuses. Businesses in the restaurant, catering, and beverage-serving industries are well-suited to compete. With a contract potentially extendable for up to 2 years, successful bidders can secure stable revenue streams for the next 5 years. Language requirements for submissions are in English, and electronic submission is accepted.

## Notice

University of Cumbria are seeking a provider for their catering services, internal and external hospitality and conferencing food and beverage provision within it's 5 campuses ( Carlisle x2, Lancaster, Ambleside and London)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Cumbria is seeking a catering contractor to operate its catering service and provide day to day hospitality and event catering including for conferences,

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further 2 years ( 1 plus 1) subject to performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031126-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 5 Years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031126-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria

## Provenance

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