Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The University of Sheffield
Arts Tower
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Contact
Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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 Services Framework
Reference number
4143/AMRC/CK/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £540,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
AMRC, Catcliffe, Rotherham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £540,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
To be renewed annually on each anniversary
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
N/A
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 4
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/A
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 July 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 July 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
University of Sheffield - Remote In-Tend host
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
High Court of Justice, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, EC4 1NL, London, United Kingdom
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, EC4 1NL, London, United Kingdom
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek a further debriefing before the contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of contract cannot be resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action should be brought promptly (generally within 30 days).