United Kingdom-Salford: Catering services – Framework Lead

The current contract for Catering services – Framework Lead is projected to end on 15-NOV-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Outsourced Catering.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 27: Other services
NUTS code

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): The purpose of this exercise is to put a framework agreement in place with a number of suppliers for the provision of Outsourced Catering Services. Successful tenderers will be expected to implement catering options appropriate to the individual Institution requirements. In many cases the traditional refectory styled operation is an outdated option. Institutions will be looking for a modern catering offering with hot options, and a cafe type deli / sandwich bar offering a range of products similar to a typical popular high street chain outlet. To support the service option there is likely to be a need for a modern hot beverage service. Key to the success of the business will be to ensure all food is priced competitively, whilst not forgetting the needs of staff members. Meeting the healthy eating agenda will be fundamental to the service whilst menu options must be appealing to the needs of the student palate.
Successful tenderers will be invited to adopt an innovative approach to managing the business and be aware that once a contract has been secured there is a constant need to examine the business and look to improve the facilities offered.
Tenderers may be asked to provide capital funding to support and enhance the catering service. The successful contractor will be asked how such funding will be made, this could for example be an upfront payment taken out of annual returns over the duration of the contract. Alternatively equipment required may be purchased on a lease basis.
It is a requirement of the Tender that the selected Supplier(s) will extend the terms to all eligible Institutions and Consortia, as defined by the CPC including Further Education institutions, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums and other similar organisations. The tender is also available for Higher Education institutions if they join the CPC as a single contract member. The CPC reserves the right during the period of this agreement to make additions to or subtractions from the list of participating Institutions and Consortia.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no