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Five Companies Vie for Management of UAL's Central Cafeteria

The University of Almería aims to reopen its main cafeteria with a focus on healthy habits and sustainability.

Generic image of a modern university cafeteria with healthy options.
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Generic image of a modern university cafeteria with healthy options.

Five companies have submitted their bids to manage the cafeteria of the Central Building at the University of Almería, an essential service that seeks to reopen its doors after the previous concessionaire's retirement.

The University of Almería (UAL) has received proposals from five companies interested in managing the cafeteria of its Central Building. This process, initiated in March, aims to reactivate a catering space that has remained closed throughout the academic year, following the retirement of the previous concessionaire.
Among the companies that have submitted their offers are Café Entre Naranjos SL, which also participated in the previous administrative procedure; Catering Albahaca; Iredu SL; María Isabel Fernández; and Restauración y Catering Hermanos González SL. The UAL's contracting committee will meet on April 20 to analyze the technical report and evaluate the proposals according to the award criteria.
The University's goal is for the new concessionaire to begin operations before summer. The initial contract will be for two years, with the possibility of up to four extensions of two years each. Although the base budget for the UAL is 0 euros, the estimated value of the contract amounts to €5,062,226.32 for the total period, and bidding companies must offer an annual fee between €15,000 and €30,000.
The University considers this catering service fundamental for students, teaching and research staff, and administrative and service personnel. Beyond the basic offering, the aim is for the cafeteria to be a benchmark for healthy habits and social commitment. The technical specifications require balanced menus based on the Mediterranean diet and the Harvard model, including vegan and gluten-free options, as well as local and organic products. The sale of energy drinks and high-proof alcohol is prohibited.
Innovation is also key, with the mandatory implementation of a digital system for order management, integrated with the official UAL app, and screens in the kitchen and for the public to inform about order status in real-time, all while complying with accessibility standards.
Regarding sustainability, the terms and conditions stipulate the use of reusable tableware, biodegradable packaging for take-away orders, plastic reduction, and selective waste collection. Measures for energy efficiency and discharge control are also included. The cafeteria must operate from Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with possible adjustments in summer and extraordinary services for events. The minimum required staff includes one cook, two assistants, four waiters, and one cleaning person.

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