Tender

Catering services Wethersfield, Essex

CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)

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Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Clearsprings Group (Ready Homes) is seeking a catering supplier for the provision of catering services in Wethersfield, Essex, specifically in the Braintree area. This project falls under the catering services industry category, with procurement at the tender stage. The tender requires the provision of three meals per day, 365 days a year, for 800 service users, with an emphasis on procuring local food and employing local staff. This tender is conducted through a selective, negotiated procedure with key dates including the tender closing on 3rd May 2025, and the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £4,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in large-scale catering services, especially those that can meet the high demands of continuous meal provision and have experience in managing food procurement and staff hiring locally. Businesses that can demonstrate high standards through the selection process and quality questionnaires, and those willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), are well-suited to compete. Given the scale and long-term nature of the contract, this tender could significantly enhance business growth and open up avenues for future collaboration with Clearsprings Group (Ready Homes) in other service areas.

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Notice Title

Catering services Wethersfield, Essex

Notice Description

We are seeking a catering supplier for the provision of catering services across Wethersfield, Braintree. This will include: *3 meals per day 365 day per year for 800 service users *Procuring local food where possible *Providing necessary equipment *Hiring local staff where possible This is a consolidated two-stage process. Each potential supplier must meet the standards set out within the selection questionnaire and sign an NDA. Suppliers will then be required to complete a set of quality questions and pricing. Please note due to the nature of our work there is plenty of scope to become an approved supplier and bid for multiple services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc6945-6836-49ee-a19b-373d163687ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RAYLEIGH
Postcode
SS6 7XJ
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Lodge
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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