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title: "QUB/2396/23 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2023-10-30"
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# QUB/2396/23 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f70f

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## Summary

The Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "QUB/2396/23 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies" within the goods category. The procurement involved Campus Food and Drink catering services, primarily for various events at the university campus. The contract was awarded to The Yellow Door Portadown Ltd. The procurement method was an open procedure with an active status, and it aimed to supply desserts and strawberries for graduation ceremonies, with options for different dietary requirements. The contract value is £650,000, signed on 30th October 2023.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for catering companies specializing in desserts and strawberries suitable for various dietary needs. Companies capable of supplying high-quality desserts and strawberries for major events can compete for future similar contracts. The procurement stage is the award phase, indicating the contract has been awarded for the specified services. Interested businesses should consider the potential for long-term collaboration as the contract has the option for extensions up to 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review. The location of the contract is at Queen's University Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Campus Food and Drink within Queen's provides catering and hospitality across Queen's Campus to Schools and Directorates and external customers. These events include meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, graduation, and high-profile events. Campus Food and Drink operate throughout the Campus and are based at the Great Hall on the main Lanyon site and Riddel Hall on the Stranmillis Road. Food for events and functions is prepared in-house with the exception of desserts and strawberries which have traditionally been purchased from specialist suppliers based on demand.Queen's requires a Contractor to supply and deliver Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies including options suitable for vegans, vegetarians, coeliacs and those with other dietary requirements, to Campus Food and Drink.The appointed Economic Operator will also facilitate the ad hoc requirements for Campus Food and Drink across a variety of locations within Queen's Campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Campus Food and Drink within Queen's provides catering and hospitality across Queen's Campus to Schools and Directorates and external customers. These events include meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, graduation, and high-profile events. Campus Food and Drink operate throughout the Campus and are based at the Great Hall on the main Lanyon site and Riddel Hall on the Stranmillis Road. Food for events and functions is prepared in-house with the exception of desserts and strawberries which have traditionally been purchased from specialist suppliers based on demand.Queen's requires a Contractor to supply and deliver Desserts and Strawberries for Graduation Ceremonies including options suitable for vegans, vegetarians, coeliacs and those with other dietary requirements, to Campus Food and Drink.The appointed Economic Operator will also facilitate the ad hoc requirements for Campus Food and Drink across a variety of locations within Queen's Campus.

Options: The Contract will initially be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months, subject to satisfactory annual review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE YELLOW DOOR PORTADOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15833100 - Desserts

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2023
- 25 Aug 2023 at 14:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025155-2023
- 25 Aug 2023 at 13:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025133-2023
- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025111-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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