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title: "The Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0386c4"
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# The Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386c4

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire has completed a procurement process for the provision of catering services. The tender, titled "The Provision of Catering Services," falls under the services category and is classified under catering services. The buying organisation, University of Gloucestershire, invited bids through a selective procurement method, specifically a Restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to Gather & Gather Limited, has an initial period of 3 years starting from 1 August 2023, with the possibility of extension for up to a further 4 years. The main procurement stage was an award, and the key date for the contract signing was 2nd May 2023.

This catering services tender by the University of Gloucestershire presents business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in catering management, refectory meal services, coffee shop services, and hospitality catering. Businesses looking to compete should focus on providing high-quality catering services within the Cheltenham and Gloucester area. The contract value is significant, with an initial amount of £10 million. Potential suppliers need to adhere to the submission deadline of 19th November 2022 and ensure compliance with the selection criteria detailed in the tender documents. This competitive opportunity aims to support the University's catering provisions for its student and staff population, offering long-term partnership possibilities for successful bidders.

## Notice

Catering services for the University of Gloucestershire.

### Lot Information

Cheltenham sites plus the Oxstalls Campus

Catering services for the University of Gloucestershire.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years from 1 August 2023 subject to a performance related review after 2 years. At its sole discretion, the University will be able to extend the contract for periods of 1 year up to a further 4 years in total from 31 July 2026.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for a term of 3 year, extendable and yearly intervals up to 7 years, at the sole discretion of the University.

New City Campus Cafe

Cafe service for the new City Centre Campus.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for a term of 3 years, extendable for another 4 years, at yearly intervals, at the soile discretion of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025718-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 to 7 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATHER & GATHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025718-2023
- 21 Nov 2022 at 08:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032897-2022
- 18 Nov 2022 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032877-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glos.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/79
- https://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/information-for-suppliers/

## Provenance

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