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title: "Project Tide"
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# Project Tide

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-tide-ocds-h6vhtk-047e83). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Kent: "Project Tide". Published status: active. Published Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Kent](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-kent-urn-133807)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 August 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ44
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-tide-ocds-h6vhtk-047e83#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-047e83`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-tide-ocds-h6vhtk-047e83#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D83881%26B%3DUNIVERSITYKENT)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/project-tide-ocds-h6vhtk-047e83#participate

## Description
Project Tide, is a key initiative under the Commercial Services and Estates contributions to the Kent 2030 strategy, that is designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the University’s operations. This project specifically targets the Catering Department by seeking a reputable third-party contract caterer to partner with. This strategic move will enable the University to focus on its core educational offerings while leveraging the expertise and capabilities of a specialised partner.
As part of the Kent 2030 strategy, Commercial Services and Estates are dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience and adding value on campus. The University is seeking an experienced contract catering provider who will allow the University to redirect resources towards key change requirements, implement its catering strategy, enhance customer experience through technological advancements and modernised offering.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** The scope of works encompasses several key areas. Service provision will involve comprehensive catering across multiple outlets, offering a diverse range of high-quality food and beverage options that cater to various dietary needs and preferences an...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F026581-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-08-21T07:49:07.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T23:11:56.831Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-047e83