UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 31/08/2022

External Reference: 2022-592022

FTS Reference: 2022-019179

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

London Universities Purchasing Consortium
N/A
Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia
London
W1T 7NZ
UK
Contact person: Justin Mc Loughlin
Telephone: +44 2073077623
E-mail: J.McLoughlin@lupc.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.lupc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45208&B=LUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Catering Outsourced Services (inc Consultancy Services)
Reference number:  CAT5079 LU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

55500000  -  Canteen and catering services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

LUPC are planning on re-tendering the existing framework for Outsourced Catering Services for their Members in September 2022.
Members are predominantly Higher Education Institutions and Further Education Colleges, but in the case of LUPC also include not-for-profit, public and third-sector organisations from sectors in the arts, sciences and education.
This will be the second iteration of the Outsourced Catering Services Framework run by the University Purchasing Consortia and follows on from a particularly difficult time for Members as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As such, we would like feedback from suppliers either currently working in the HE / FE sector, or who would like to work in the HE/FE sector, to help shape the new iteration of the framework.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
Lot 1
Lot 2
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1: Outsourced Catering Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55520000  -  Catering services
55523000  -  Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A national provision to provide outsourcing services to HE and wider public sector specifically on catering predominantly onsite.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2: Office, Corporate and Event Catering
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55520000  -  Catering services
55523000  -  Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Events catering services to the HE and wider public sector including but not limited to private shows, member event evenings and all other event catering provisions.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3: Catering Consultancy Services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55520000  -  Catering services
55523000  -  Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering consultancy services to HE and the wider public sector.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/09/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

LUPC are planning on re-tendering the existing framework for Outsourced Catering Services for their Members in September 2022.
Members are predominantly Higher Education Institutions and Further Education Colleges, but in the case of LUPC also include not-for-profit, public and third-sector organisations from sectors in the arts, sciences and education.
This will be the second iteration of the Outsourced Catering Services Framework run by the University Purchasing Consortia and follows on from a particularly difficult time for Members as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As such we would like feedback from suppliers either currently working in the HE / FE sector, or who would like to work in the HE/FE sector, to help shape the new iteration of the framework.
In terms of the services provided, these may vary across our members dependent upon the nature of the site and/or the requirements.
UKUPC are looking to divide the framework into Lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Outsourced Catering Services
Lot 2 - Office, Corporate and Event Catering
Lot 3 - Catering Consultancy Services
Please note: There will be no cross over between Lot 3 and Lots 1 and 2. Any organisation applying for Lot 3 must be independent of other Lots to ensure there is no collusion and therefore reduce the risk of bid rigging.
We are looking for engagement from the market regarding a number of areas, as per the questionnaire located here:
https://forms.office.com/r/7LeGgsTsyG