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268100 - Catering - Events

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Deadline
19 days left
April 15, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
020936-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 09, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 08, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 15, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2026

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Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
24 months
Location
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking experienced operators for event catering across its campus. Requirements vary from small meetings to large dinners, conferences, buffets, receptions, bars, and pop-up food offerings. This procurement aims to establish a Framework Agreement (divided into Lots) for non-exclusive service call-offs. Services may include refreshments, buffets, formal dinners, VIP catering, pop-ups, street food, and bar services.

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Requirements & Qualifications

15 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (7)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (5)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS7
--Bidders must register on the InTend portal.
--Bidders can email procurement@dmu.ac.uk for questions regarding the process or registration issues.
--Tender is divided into distinct Lots.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Must be a good operator capable of delivering a great experience.
--Must be able to provide event catering services.
--Must be able to provide a range of catering requirements varying in scale, complexity, and formality.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for event catering services is generally well-structured, with clear descriptions and a defined process. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on financial aspects, impacting completeness and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including the use of a proper CPV code and an open competition procedure. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the open competition nature. No disputes are indicated.

Clarity80/100

The description of services is clear, outlining the scope of event catering required by De Montfort University. Eligibility requirements are listed, and the purpose of the framework agreement is well-defined. However, the absence of specific evaluation criteria reduces overall clarity on how bids will be assessed.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, and a clear description of services. Contract duration and start dates are specified. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, and no document content is available, which hinders a full assessment of completeness.

Estimated value not disclosed
No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open competition, which promotes fairness. The process is described, and contact information for queries is provided. The division into lots is a positive aspect. However, the lack of disclosed value and specific evaluation criteria could be perceived as less transparent.

Estimated value not disclosed
No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract duration and start date. While e-submission is implied through the mention of the 'InTend portal', explicit confirmation and a direct URL for document access are missing. Financing information is not provided.

No direct URL for document access
Financing information not provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, and deadlines are populated. The dates provided for the contract start and submission deadline are logical. There are no indications of suspension or disputes.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation requirements, which are becoming increasingly important in public tenders. It is not indicated if the tender is EU funded.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services and scope
Open competition procedure
Defined contract duration and start date
CPV code provided

Concerns

Estimated value not disclosed
Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Lack of explicit sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Disclose the estimated value of the procurement.
2. Publish detailed evaluation criteria to enhance transparency.
3. Provide direct links to tender documents and specify e-submission procedures clearly.

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