BBC Catering Services

Tender description

The BBC's catering requirements cover the UK portfolio and have been separated into 8 regions (Lots) representing the BBC's geographical presence (London, Scotland, English Regions, Wales and Northern Ireland). The BBC has adopted this lotting approach in order to provide the opportunity for small and medium sized businesses to tender, and to ensure the best service delivery and value for money is achieved across the estate. This is an exciting opportunity for local, regional and UK-wide businesses to bid for some or all of a potential of GBP 47,500,000 spend over a (maximum) 5 year period. It is expected that contract(s) will be awarded in April 2014 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for amaximum of 2 years. The BBC reserves the right to combine or collapse lots during the process. The final lotting strategy will be based on the markets interest in the lots and achieving best value for money. It is currently anticipated that the catering services will be delivered on a non-subsidised basis, however, the BBC reserves the right to re-assess this position during the course of the procurement. The full catering requirements comprise of, but may not be limited to, the four following areas: A) Catering concession – cafeteria / tea bar food services (in core hours), including automated vending machines. B) Out of hours Catering – as above delivered in non-core hours. C) Corporate catering – refreshments and food provision for offices / meeting rooms and corporate events. D) Local kitchen replenishment – staff self-making tea and coffee facilities: — A and B above for the purpose of this notice are described as 'Over the Counter Staff Spend'. — C and D above for the purpose of this notice are described as 'Corporate Catering'. The 8 Lots are: 1) London Central; 2) London West / Outer; 3) South; 4) Midlands; 5) North; 6) Wales; 7) Scotland; 8) Northern Ireland.