--- title: "The City of Bristol College - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043548" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043548" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043548.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043548.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE" published: "2024-12-16" --- # The City of Bristol College - Catering Services Buyer: CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043548 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043548) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043548.json) ## Summary The City of Bristol College, one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the South West, is procuring catering services for its four campuses. This tender is classified under the CPV code 55520000 (Catering services) and falls within the services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with relevant deadlines including the submission of completed Supplier Questionnaires (SQs) by 29th February 2024 and the deadline for tender submissions on 10th April 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2024. The restricted procedure is being used, ensuring transparency and value for money under the Light Touch regime as per UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to secure a contract worth £2,250,000. The City of Bristol College seeks contractors with experience and expertise to manage catering services across their campuses in Bristol. The tender process presents an advantageous platform for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the education sector. Suitable candidates would ideally be those with a track record in large-scale catering operations, capable of providing high-quality service and compliance with public procurement regulations. The successful bidder will join Aramark Ltd, which has actively secured related contracts, adding prestige and value to their business profile. ## Notice Operating across several centres,City of Bristol College is one of the South West's largest further and higher education colleges providing education and training to learners in and around Bristol by offering courses at many levels across a range of specialist subjects. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across four campuses ### Lot Information Lot 1 Operating across several centres, City of Bristol College is one of the South West's largest further and higher education colleges providing education and training to learners in and around Bristol by offering courses at many levels across a range of specialist subjects. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across four campuses. Services are currently provided by Academy/OCS. This timetable is indicative only Submission of completed SQs 29th February 2024 Notification of result of evaluation 7th March 2024 Publish Invitation to Tender 7th March 2024 Site Visits/Tender Meeting 13th March 2024 TBC Deadline for tender submissions 10th April 2024 TBC Presentation for Shortlisted Bidders 24th April 2024 TBC Contract Start Date 1st August 2024 In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, this procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or as may be amended Renewal: Up to a further two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2024 | | 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 | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | - | | 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 | TLK South West (England), TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARAMARK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040518-2024 - 29 Jan 2024 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002875-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SQ-COBC.docx - https://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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