--- title: "Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender Buyer: ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c88b.json) ## Summary The Royal National College for the Blind is seeking to award a contract for catering services at their Hereford campus, falling under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV 55524000). This procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the tender period closes on 31 January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2025 and will run until 31 July 2028, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Situated in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire, this tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide full catering solutions, including daily meals for up to 100 residential students during term times and services for the public using the sports centre and conference facilities throughout the year. This tender provides extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of catering services, particularly those adept at managing varied demands including daily student meals and larger event catering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates, although selection will be based on specific criteria. The contract offers a guaranteed performance model, thus facilitating financial predictability and potential for profit growth. This is an advantageous opportunity for businesses ready to innovate and expand their service offerings in a well-established educational institution with a strong community presence. ## Notice The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK's leading specialist residential College of further education for people with a visual impairment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK's leading specialist residential College of further education for people with a visual impairment. Since 1872, RNC have been building on their expertise and successes, which enable the College to offer a variety of products and services to a diverse audience. It's not all about education for the 80 or so learners who come through the doors each year - the College also offer specialist training and support to businesses and other education providers and specialist professionals working with visually impaired people. The College is proud of its history of over 140 years and the pioneering work it continues to do, including sports, lobbying, work based learning and independent living skills. Partnerships with key organisations, businesses and individuals enables the student body to participate in a range of activities from Duke of Edinburgh Awards to national elite sports events - amazing experiences that students feel really add to and change their lives. The Royal National College for the Blind is a College with a difference and their aim is simple: to empower their Students with the skills, confidence and independence they need to realise their potential and take the next step towards their future. RNC is big enough to provide all the opportunities, resources and support Students are looking for, but small enough to offer an individual and special learning experience. The Royal National College for the Blind is the UK's leading specialist residential College for people aged 16+ who are blind or visually impaired. With over 140 years' experience, the College stands firm in its original aim to enable each and every student to achieve their potential and engage fully in their community. RNC Vision People with visual impairment have true equality. RNC Mission Education, employment and empowerment for people with a visual impairment Since 2007 the College has owned and operated a sports centre and gym that is open seven days a week to members of the public. As part of this facility there is a Pod area serving food and beverages to the users of the centre, staff and students, and visitors to the College. The College also run a number of conferences and events during the year for which the successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services. The successful tenderer will therefore be required to provide all catering services at Royal National College for the Blind, and to develop and significantly grow the food and beverage provision at the Pod therefore increasing its profitability. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1 Aug 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the contract term for a further term of up to two, one years and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the College a guaranteed cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Royal National College for the Blind for the duration of this contract. The College year is based on a calendar of 36 weeks for students; however, the sports centre and gym are open to the public 52 weeks. The catering service for students can be reduced in non-term time, however a service will be required for any conferences and events, and a full service will still be required for catering to the public from the Coffee Pod. There are up to 100 students who are residential students and who reside within the College for five or seven days per week, over 36 weeks per annum. These students will receive, as part of their daily meal entitlement, the following provision: *Lunch *Evening Meal In addition, student self-catering Breakfast Provisions are sent to the halls, which are to be supplied by the successful contractor. Please see SQ document for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040524-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,020,000 | | Lots value | £1,020,000 | | 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 | ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR1 1DT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Holmer | | Westminster constituency | North Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040524-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/U7PPC4H77N - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Hereford:-School-catering-services./U7PPC4H77N - https://www.rnc.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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