Published date: 10 February 2020

Last edited date: 10 February 2020

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: 9 March 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

  • Retail trade services - 55900000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,500,000 to £2,000,000

Procurement reference

SP/20/1136

Published date

10 February 2020

Closing date

9 March 2020

Contract start date

10 August 2020

Contract end date

9 August 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER:
The project comprises an agreement to provide a comprehensive goods supply contract for a new convenience operation by Lancaster University to meet the needs of its students, staff and visitors. The University would expect the supplier to have product ranges that demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a campus market, including value for money, ethical and environmental concerns and promotional programme and support. The supplier will need to demonstrate realistic 3-year profitability projections based upon the goods supplied.
In association with the University Project Development and Procurement Teams, the University is also seeking support for the procurement and project management of the fit out of the new store, including EPOS (including self-service checkouts) and ordering systems, using proven sector experience and knowledge.
The University would be interested in understanding value added elements to the contract such as training, merchandising and planograms, brand strength, research and product development.
The site is located at the heart of the University's Bailrigg campus and comprises an area of approximately 338.2 m2. Please see attached outline plan.

Lancaster University has residential students all year round, with trading peaks during term times. There are nearly 7000 students accommodated on the University campus, with a total student population of approximately 15,000 with students from the UK and around the world, as well as 3000 staff and year-round visitors.


More information

Additional text

University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/
DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL.
Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function.

In-Tend Support:
Phone: 0845 557 8079
E-mail: support@in-tend.com
Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help


About the buyer

Contact name

Margaret Haynes

Address

University House
LANCASTER
LA14YW
England

Telephone

01524 594407

Email

m.haynes@lancaster.ac.uk