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title: "ID 4602687 - DfE - Catering, Vending, Cleaning and Ancillary Services for Southern Regional College"
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buyer: "SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE"
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# ID 4602687 - DfE - Catering, Vending, Cleaning and Ancillary Services for Southern Regional College

Buyer: SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c32

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## Summary

The Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland has completed a public procurement process for catering, vending, cleaning, and ancillary services. This tender falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £8,500,000. The buying organisation, Southern Regional College, mandated the provision of these services at 8 main campuses. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP LTD. The contract was signed on 14th May 2024.

This public procurement contract offers business growth opportunities for companies in the facilities management services sector, particularly those specializing in catering, cleaning, and ancillary services. Businesses with experience in managing services for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract includes optional extensions for up to 36 months, providing a long-term engagement opportunity. The procurement stage was active, with the tender submission deadline on 27th March 2024. Interested parties had to comply with the specified bid validity period ending on 25th June 2024.

## Notice

The Southern Regional College, hereafter referred to as 'The Client' is a College of Further and Higher Education in Northern Ireland, with 8 main campuses serving the Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne district council areas. The Client requires a single Contractor to provide a full range of facilities management services including catering, vending, cleaning and ancillary services. Please see the Specification document within the CfT documents for full details of the services required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Southern Regional College, hereafter referred to as 'The Client' is a College of Further and Higher Education in Northern Ireland, with 8 main campuses serving the Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne district council areas. The Client requires a single Contractor to provide a full range of facilities management services including catering, vending, cleaning and ancillary services. Please see the Specification document within the CfT documents for full details of the services required.

Options: The contract includes optional extensions of up to 36 months

Renewal: This is a recurring requirement and may be retendered. The contract includes optional extensions of up to 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017143-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3-5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
- 98341110 - Housekeeping services
- 98341130 - Janitorial services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017143-2024
- 22 Feb 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005824-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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