Canteen and catering services

Tender description

The provision of catering services across Solent University, including retail, catering and vending services and hospitality catering. The successful supplier must be able to demonstrate that they have the knowledge, experience, resources and desire to provide high quality catering services to a diverse and demanding customer base with tariffs to suit all price points . A focus on the quality of the offer, providing a wide choice of affordable through to premium products as part of a more holistic approach that is inclusive for all University customers. The University's demographic is varied, and includes those with very restricted budgets, with differing religious backgrounds and ethical values; these customers need to be well catered for. In evaluating the tenders, the University will seek the most economically advantageous offer. Details of criteria and scoring methodology are listed in the invitation to tender. Provision of catering services across the University including hospitality, retail, catering and vending services with a focus on the quality of the offer, providing a wide choice of affordable through to premium products as part of a more holistic approach that is inclusive for all University customers. The student demographic is varied, and includes those with very restricted budgets, and students with differing religious backgrounds and ethical values; these customers need to be well catered for.