Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia
London
W1T 7NZ
Contact
Justin Mc Loughlin
Telephone
+44 2073077623
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45208&B=LUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Catering Outsourced Services (inc Consultancy Services)
Reference number
CAT5079 LU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
LUPC are planning on re-tendering the existing framework for Outsourced Catering Services for their Members in September 2022.
Members are predominantly Higher Education Institutions and Further Education Colleges, but in the case of LUPC also include not-for-profit, public and third-sector organisations from sectors in the arts, sciences and education.
This will be the second iteration of the Outsourced Catering Services Framework run by the University Purchasing Consortia and follows on from a particularly difficult time for Members as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As such, we would like feedback from suppliers either currently working in the HE / FE sector, or who would like to work in the HE/FE sector, to help shape the new iteration of the framework.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1
Lot 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Outsourced Catering Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A national provision to provide outsourcing services to HE and wider public sector specifically on catering predominantly onsite.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Office, Corporate and Event Catering
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Events catering services to the HE and wider public sector including but not limited to private shows, member event evenings and all other event catering provisions.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Catering Consultancy Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering consultancy services to HE and the wider public sector.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
LUPC are planning on re-tendering the existing framework for Outsourced Catering Services for their Members in September 2022.
Members are predominantly Higher Education Institutions and Further Education Colleges, but in the case of LUPC also include not-for-profit, public and third-sector organisations from sectors in the arts, sciences and education.
This will be the second iteration of the Outsourced Catering Services Framework run by the University Purchasing Consortia and follows on from a particularly difficult time for Members as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As such we would like feedback from suppliers either currently working in the HE / FE sector, or who would like to work in the HE/FE sector, to help shape the new iteration of the framework.
In terms of the services provided, these may vary across our members dependent upon the nature of the site and/or the requirements.
UKUPC are looking to divide the framework into Lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Outsourced Catering Services
Lot 2 - Office, Corporate and Event Catering
Lot 3 - Catering Consultancy Services
Please note: There will be no cross over between Lot 3 and Lots 1 and 2. Any organisation applying for Lot 3 must be independent of other Lots to ensure there is no collusion and therefore reduce the risk of bid rigging.
We are looking for engagement from the market regarding a number of areas, as per the questionnaire located here: