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The University of Sheffield

3667/AMRC/CK/23 Catering Services Contract

Furniture & FurnishingsCPV 55523000
Value£360k
Deadline6 Apr 2023
Published7 Mar 2023
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 7 Mar 2023ClosedCloses 6 Apr 2023
Who to contact
Procurement Team
c.a.wilcox@sheffield.ac.uk

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Open the submissions portal

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Contract value in context
£360ktotal contract value
median £606k
this tender£0£7.6m

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The brief

3667/AMRC/CK/23 Catering Services ContractThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Catering Service Contract on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.Scope of RequirementThe AMRC has a requirement for the provision of hospitality to suit a range of requirements from hot and cold refreshments, breakfasts, cakes, pastries, sandwich lunches, finger buffets and canapes.

The occasions range from departmental meetings, external visits and celebrations.

The expectation is that each hospitality business can provide an extensive range of hot and cold drinks and food, with options available to meet the needs of customers with specific dietary and lifestyle choices.

In addition, it is important that each company can provide this choice within a varied budget from economy through to luxury or bespoke options. (Numbers to cater – up to 100 – 200 for larger events.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The expectation is that each hospitality business

The expectation is that each hospitality business can provide an extensive range of hot and cold drinks and food, with options available to meet the needs of customers with specific dietary and lifestyle choices.

02

In addition, it is important that each

In addition, it is important that each company can provide this choice within a varied budget from economy through to luxury or bespoke options. (Numbers to cater.

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OCID
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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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Buyer ref
006585-2023
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