Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Norfolk County Council
NR1 2DH
Norwich
NR1 2DH
UK
Contact person: Sarah Hardy
E-mail: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Catering Services for Norfolk County Council
Reference number: NCCT43008
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55523000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Norfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55520000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk County CouncilCounty Hall, Martineau LaneNorwichNR1 2DH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DescriptionNorfolk Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative catering service provider who can deliver an exciting and varied food offering, providing high-quality, freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, alongside a grab-and-go option and barista coffee throughout the day. The service must commence on 1st April 2025. We are considering two models of delivery 1) a concession based approach where a provider is able to keep their own profits and absorb all associated operational risks associated with running the service provision to the standards detailed in the specification or 2) a fixed fee charging model from the provider to the Council for a service being delivered as per the specification requirement (outsourced option) To be clear the Council reserves the right to appoint under either of the two options at its own discretion depending on the level of interest and suitability received in the market.Additional InformationThe successful tender will be expected provide its own EPOS system to process transactions, while Norfolk County Council will provide a fully functional commercial kitchen, and manage all cleaning, maintenance, and mandatory testing of kitchen equipment.The successful tender will also manage the shop (currently self-service) that will stock grab and go options, snacks, confectionary, and drinks, as well as convenience options such as tea, coffee, milk, sanitary products, and pain relief.Consideration will need to be given to building users working in the evenings and weekends with the provision of vending machines stocked with drinks, confectionery, and snacks.Additionally, the successful tender will provide event catering for meetings and events held on site.There will be a market engagement event planned on the 2nd August if you would like to attend Please contact sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk The formal Procurement Process for this provision will commence on or around the 12th August 2024.
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Councils e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement and to register an interest in attending the market engagement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfi
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
25/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
If you would like to register for the Market Engagement Event please do contact sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk as soon as possible.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/07/2024