Catering Outsourced Services Framework

Tender description

This invitation to tender ("ITT") is issued by London Universities Purchasing Consortium ("LUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for the procurement of Catering Outsourced Services. There is an existing framework agreement in place for the supply of Outsourced Catering Services with an expiry date of 18 March 2023. It is intended that the Framework Agreement resulting from this procurement process will replace the previous agreement. LUPC plans to build on the success of the previous framework agreement by expanding, adjusting, and refining the scope of the goods and services available to best meet the demand of participating consortia members and current market conditions. The Framework Agreement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Outsourced Catering Services Lot 2 - Corporate Events Catering Lot 3 - Catering Consultancy Services Bidders for Lot 3 may not submit a response against Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. The specification detailing LUPC's full requirements is set out in the associated tender pack and should be read before Bidders respond to this ITT. Lot 66354: 1. Catering Outsourced Services The lot includes onsite catering services for regular supply as a fully managed and delivered service across Members in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Core services include but are not limited to: • Refectory Services • Cafeterias • Student Meal Packages • Cafes and Coffee Shops • Grab and Go • Branded Franchises • Serviced Hospitality • Commercial and Corporate Events and • Licensed Bars Further details are available in the associated Output Specification. Lot 66355: 2. Event Catering Services The Lot includes all catering services provided to support the delivery of refreshments for corporate and commercial activities across Members nationally. The focus for this Lot is serviced hospitality and commercial and corporate events. However, some Members may require additional catering services such as the provision of a cafeteria for specific events. Further details can be found in the associated Output Specification document. Lot 66356: 3. Catering Consultancy Services The services included within the Contract will be carried out by the Supplier in accordance with the Member Institution’s Specification which will be determined at further competition stage, all relevant legislation governing the catering industry, and in line with the Member Institution’s policy. Please refer to the Output Specification for further details of the services under Catering Consultancy.