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title: "Catering Services Framework"
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# Catering Services Framework

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0472f1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, representing the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, has completed the procurement process for the "Catering Services Framework." This tender falls under the services category, specifically aimed at providing catering solutions. The process was conducted using an open procedure, and the framework agreement includes up to four suppliers. The procurement, valued at £540,000 GBP, culminated on 13th September 2024, with a focus on offering high-quality hospitality, including various types of refreshments and meals across multiple sites in the Rotherham and Sheffield area.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, diverse hospitality options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given their agility and focus on quality, which align with the award criteria stipulating a 70% emphasis on quality and 30% on cost. Suppliers like Green Lane Kitchen, PJ Taste Holdings Ltd, and Fulwood Corporate, which have already been awarded contracts, illustrate the type of businesses that can thrive under this framework agreement, providing growth opportunities through collaboration with a reputable institution such as the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

4143/AMRC/CK/24 Catering Services FrameworkThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Catering Services/Contract on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are seeking to create a catering services framework agreement. Our intention is to create this agreement with no greater than four suppliers, which will not guarantee any supplier any subsequent orders, but will enable the University to use approved suppliers without the need for further competition. This will enable the provision of catering services across multiple sites, within close proximity, in the Rotherham and Sheffield area.The AMRC has a requirement for the supply of high-quality hospitality to suit a range of requirements including hot and cold refreshments, breakfasts, cakes, pastries, hot served lunches, cold served lunches, finger buffets and canapes. Tender Process and Documentation:This procurement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) are seeking to create a catering services framework agreement. Our intention is to create this agreement with no greater than four suppliers, which will not guarantee any supplier any subsequent orders, but will enable the University to use approved suppliers without the need for further competition. This will enable the provision of catering services across multiple sites, within close proximity, in the Rotherham and Sheffield area.The AMRC has a requirement for the supply of high-quality hospitality to suit a range of requirements including hot and cold refreshments, breakfasts, cakes, pastries, hot served lunches, cold served lunches, finger buffets and canapes.

Renewal: To be renewed annually on each anniversary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032507-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FULWOOD CORPORATE; GREEN LANE KITCHEN; PJ TASTE HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 07:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032507-2024
- 27 Jun 2024 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019644-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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