Published date: 31 May 2023
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions - 55523000
Location of contract
B15 2TT
Value of contract
£185,000 to £240,000
Procurement reference
FRAM442/23
Published date
31 May 2023
Closing date
30 June 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 September 2023
Contract end date
31 August 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The University of Birmingham has three Day Nurseries providing quality childcare and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They offer exceptional childcare provision, filled with fun and activities based on educational play where ideas can be explored and experiences shape, stimulate and develop precious young minds and bodies. The nurseries are registered with OFSTED and have received 'Good' and 'Outstanding' grading. This has included the creation of a pre-school unit at The Oaks Day nursery accommodating 40 children aged 3-5 years.
The nurseries operate from 07:30 until 17:55 Monday - Friday, 50.8 weeks of the year, closing on Public Holidays and University closed days. Children can attend full-time or on a session basis of morning and/or afternoon, enabling parents to make flexible use of childcare services.
We require daily (Monday - Friday) deliveries of hot food to the University's three Nurseries and pre-school with a quality, healthy menu which reflects the season, meets children's dietary requirements and is changed frequently. The company needs to use locally sourced produce.
The company should be compliant with the Foundation Years' Eat Better, Start Better guidance, have a comprehensive system for the traceability of food sourced and be able to mitigate any risk, be able to provide evidence upon request for supporting sustainability, and be aiming to source foods locally where possible.
Spend on this commodity estimated at between £185000- £240,000 per year.
The Contract will commence on 1st September 2023 and run for an initial trial period of six months. Subject to this trial period being satisfactory, the contract will run for a total period of 3 years, subject to at least annual performance and commercial review. It may be extended for a further period of one year. The Contract will not exceed a maximum period of four years subject to at least annual reviews.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rachel Price
Address
EDGBASTON
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
England
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