Official UK procurement notice
Project Tide · UK public procurement notice
Authority: University of Kent (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionProject Tide, is a key initiative under the Commercial Services and Estates contributions to the Kent 2030 strategy, that is designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the University’s operations. This project specifically targets the Catering Department by seeking a reputable third-party contract caterer to partner with. This strategic move will enable the University to focus on its core educational offerings while leveraging the expertise and capabilities of a specialised partner.
As part of the Kent 2030 strategy, Commercial Services and Estates are dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience and adding value on campus. The University is seeking an experienced contract catering provider who will allow the University to redirect resources towards key change requirements, implement its catering strategy, enhance customer experience through technological advancements and modernised offering.
CPV: Catering services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The scope of works encompasses several key areasRenewal
The scope of works encompasses several key areas. Service provision will involve comprehensive catering across multiple outlets, offering a diverse range of high-quality food and beverage options that cater to various dietary needs and preferences and enhance the student and staff experience across the campus.
The University seeks a third-Party provider who can be innovative with investments in modernisation through refurbishments, systems and facility upgrades, and the adoption of new and creative food service and presentation methods.
The University is looking for proposals that demonstrate the ability to create, develop and deliver solutions to meet our objectives. We understand that the proposals and tender can only share indicative deliverables and that a discovery phase will be required to outline final deliverables.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 18 Jul 2024, 14:49 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Aug 2024, 08:49 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Aug 2024 – …
- Authority reference
MR23_005- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-026581- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e83Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
Timeline
19 Aug 2024 → 21 Aug 2024 · 3 dates- Submission deadline19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
- Notice published21 Aug 2024, 08:49 BST
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1)
Good morning all, Following a number of individual requests for an extension of the deadline for submissions of the completed tenders, this has been reviewed and an extension of two weeks has been approved by the project steering group. The new deadline date for submission of completed tenders is Monday 2nd September 2024 and for submitting clarification questions the new deadline is Friday 24th A…
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Centre for Effective Dispute ResolutionMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria