Published date: 18 July 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 August 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

20240718163810-97209

Published date

18 July 2024

Closing date

19 August 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 January 2025

Contract end date

1 January 2032

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Project 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.

This partnership will promote agility in catering capabilities, aligning with the broader goals of Kent 2030.

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.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Hayley Deville

Address

The Registry
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NZ
ENG

Telephone

+447921487620

Email

h.deville@kent.ac.uk

Website

https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html