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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls - Catering Tender

MAIDSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has completed the procurement process for its catering services, with an active award status dated 13 February 2025. The contract, valued at £2,010,660 GBP, involves catering services under the CPV classification 55524000 and will be executed across the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process adopted was a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure, culminating with a contract spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The buyer, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, located in Maidstone, sought these services primarily within the education sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in school catering services. It is especially suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. The six-year contract allows for long-term engagement, providing business stability and potential for creating jobs. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality catering services within educational settings would find this contract to be an excellent fit, enabling them to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in the region.

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Notice Title

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls - Catering Tender

Notice Description

The supplier is to provide excellent catering services at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-025021f2-e1d3-4988-a2f3-04a1f485c873
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d260292c-52e7-48d9-9c94-bc8550840d4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,010,660 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,010,660 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 0SF
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Allington & Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT CATERING MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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