--- title: "Catering Services to the New Business School" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2024-09-27" --- # Catering Services to the New Business School Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0484c1.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Catering Services to the New Business School." This procurement endeavour falls under the services category within the catering industry, classified under CPV code 55520000. The procurement exercise is for the new Derby Business School, a Net Zero building scheduled to open in Spring 2025. The contract's estimated value is £1,500,000. Located in Derby, the procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period concludes on 28th October 2024, with initial shortlisting via a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) leading to a final ITT and further negotiations to select the final three suppliers. The contract period is set for 1080 days, with the possibility of a 2-year extension, subject to satisfactory performance. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering service providers to expand their business by becoming a key partner to a prominent educational institution committed to sustainability. Ideal candidates for this procurement would be businesses that can offer innovative and flexible menus, catering to students, staff, and visitors, and are keen on promoting additional revenue streams through evening trade and event catering. Suppliers are expected to deliver a high-quality service, with 60% of the award criteria based on quality and 40% on price, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses that excel in both operational performance and creative service offerings. ## Notice The University of Derby "The Authority" is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of catering services in the Derby Business School (New Derby Business School - Derby Business School - University of Derby), which is due to open in Spring 2025. This building is a Net Zero building, and the commitment to operating this venture in line with this ethos is expected of all suppliers ### Lot Information Lot 1 The type of provision to students, staff, visitors, and the public is envisaged to be a range of hot and cold beverages, hot and cold meals. These will be delivered via an innovative, flexible, and diverse menu served across breakfast and lunch services. In addition to the provision of catering services for the building, it is also expected that the successful tenderer will support in the delivery of ordered refreshments and day delegate packages throughout the day (where required), currently expected to be from Monday to Friday initially. Additional ad-hoc event catering will also need to be supported, which may be different from the regular menu offering, and may involve weekend and evening events (with both prior notice and agreement). The University will be looking for innovative ideas for a scalable catering provision, which can grow in the future as the building becomes a hub for local businesses and students. Suppliers will play a proactive role in generating increased demand for services (such as theme nights and events) to drive an evening trade within the space. The kitchen and dining spaces have been designed as part of the overall building and will be provided as a turn-key solution (to the specifications to be available as part of the tender process). There will be no up-front capital investment required by the incoming supplier, to operate this space from day one. The ongoing maintenance of equipment will be the responsibility of the University of Derby for the duration of this agreement. The expectation of the process is that this solution will generate an income for the University (details will be set out in the tender) and all bidders are invited to present innovative and creative solutions to meet this objective. The first stage of the process (Standard Selection Questionnaire - SSQ) process will be used to shortlist a maximum of 5 top scoring responses. The University of Derby will then issue an ITT, requesting an Outline solution for Catering Services, before shortlisting to a final 3 suppliers and entering a period of negotiation, before requesting final proposals. Information on the procurement process will be set out in the contract notice and full details will be included within tender documents. Options: This contract may be extended for a further period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. Renewal: This contract may be extended for a further period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031056-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2024 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031056-2024 - 25 Jul 2024 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023287-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.ac.uk - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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