Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Norfolk County Council
NR1 2DH
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Contact
Sarah Hardy
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Catering Services for Norfolk County Council
Reference number
NCCT43008
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Norfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Main site or place of performance
Norfolk County CouncilCounty Hall, Martineau LaneNorwichNR1 2DH
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DescriptionNorfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025. We are considering two models of delivery 1) a concession based approach where a provider is able to keep their own profits and absorb all associated operational risks associated with running the service provision to the standards detailed in the specification or 2) a fixed fee charging model from the provider to the Council for a service being delivered as per the specification requirement (outsourced option) To be clear the Council reserves the right to appoint under either of the two options at its own discretion depending on the level of interest and suitability received in the market.Additional InformationThe successful tender will be expected provide its own EPOS system to process transactions, while Norfolk County Council will provide a fully functional commercial kitchen, and manage all cleaning, maintenance, and mandatory testing of kitchen equipment.The successful tender will also manage the shop (currently self-service) that will stock grab and go options, snacks, confectionary, and drinks, as well as convenience options such as tea, coffee, milk, sanitary products, and pain relief.Consideration will need to be given to building users working in the evenings and weekends with the provision of vending machines stocked with drinks, confectionery, and snacks.Additionally, the successful tender will provide event catering for meetings and events held on site.There will be a market engagement event planned on the 2nd August if you would like to attend Please contact sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk The formal Procurement Process for this provision will commence on or around the 12th August 2024.
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Councils e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement and to register an interest in attending the market engagement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfi
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 July 2024
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
If you would like to register for the Market Engagement Event please do contact sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk as soon as possible.