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University of Winchester - Catering Services

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Deadline
6 days left
April 02, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
013181-2026
Value
£1,680,000
Location
South East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 12, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 02, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2026

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Budget
£1,680,000
Duration
60 months
Location
South East England
Type
Open Procedure
68
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Following a comprehensive review of its catering operations, the University has decided to outsource its catering provision and appoint a specialist supplier to work in a transparent, collaborative partnership. The selected partner will be expected to bring innovation, experience, and sector expertise to develop the service, maximising both customer experience and financial performance. The University seeks a partner who can deliver a catering service that reflects its academic standards and community values-creating an environment that enhances the experience of students, staff, and visitors alike. The chosen supplier should demonstrate an ability to maximise the potential of the facilities and deliver a service the University can be proud of. Full details can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester Return Date: 12 Noon Thursday 2nd of April 2026

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (10)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Tender submission must be completed by 12 Noon on Thursday, 2nd of April 2026.
--Full details and the submission process are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--The bidder must be a specialist supplier capable of providing catering services.
--The bidder must be a legally operating entity.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS10
--The bidder must bring innovation to the catering provision.
--The bidder must possess relevant experience in catering operations.
--The bidder must demonstrate sector expertise in catering.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--No specific financial requirements for the bidder (e.g., minimum turnover) are explicitly stated in the provided information.
--The bidder should be capable of managing a contract with an estimated value of 1,680,000 EUR over 60 months.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
013181-2026_ocds_record.json

This document is a machine-readable OCDS-formatted data record providing structured details of the University of Winchester's tender for outsourced catering services, offering information but not requiring submission.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
013181-2026_ocds_release.json

The University of Winchester is seeking a specialist catering partner to outsource its catering provision, aiming for innovation, enhanced customer experience, and improved financial performance while aligning with its academic and community values.

Official PDF VersionPDF
013181-2026_official.pdf

The University of Winchester is seeking an innovative and experienced specialist supplier to outsource its catering services, aiming to enhance customer experience and financial performance, with a tender submission deadline of April 2, 2026.

Tender NoticeHTM
013181-2026.html

The University of Winchester seeks an innovative and experienced specialist partner to outsource its catering services, aiming to enhance customer experience, financial performance, and reflect academic and community values.

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68
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear description of the required catering services and emphasizes innovation, but it suffers from significant omissions regarding evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and specific financial requirements, impacting fairness and legal compliance.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender correctly identifies the procedure type and CPV codes. However, the provided summary lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and detailed evaluation criteria, which are crucial for legal compliance. The missing tender reveal date also hinders a full assessment of the legally mandated minimum publication period.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing detailed evaluation criteria
Clarity65/100

The general description and technical requirements are clearly articulated. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria creates significant ambiguity for potential bidders regarding how their proposals will be assessed, reducing overall clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness65/100

Basic information, financial details, and timeline are present. However, the provided content is a summary, and critical elements such as full mandatory exclusion grounds, specific financial requirements for bidders, and detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly included.

Missing detailed evaluation criteria
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness55/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the critical absence of explicit and transparent evaluation criteria significantly undermines fairness, as bidders cannot objectively prepare their submissions or understand the basis of the award decision.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality85/100

The tender provides a clear URL to the procurement portal, specifies the contract start date and duration, and discloses the estimated value. It is assumed that electronic submission is supported via the provided portal, enhancing practicality.

Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. Minor omissions include the 'Liable Person' field and procedure codes, but these do not significantly impact overall data consistency.

'Liable Person' field empty
Procedure codes empty
Sustainability55/100

The tender explicitly emphasizes innovation, which is a positive aspect of sustainability. It also mentions 'community values' which could imply social considerations, but these are not formalized as specific procurement criteria. There is no explicit mention of green procurement aspects.

No explicit green procurement criteria
Social aspects not formalized as criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the service required and desired outcomes
Estimated value, duration, and contract start date are clearly specified
Direct URL to the procurement portal provided for full details and submission
Strong emphasis on innovation and collaborative partnership
Appropriate CPV classification

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Lack of specific financial requirements for bidders
Missing tender reveal date, hindering full legal compliance assessment
Limited explicit sustainability (green/social) criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements for bidders.
3. Ensure all key dates, including the tender reveal date, are explicitly provided in the public notice.

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