Tender

Garstang Community Academy Catering Tender

GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Garstang Community Academy is seeking to procure a provider for catering services under the title "Garstang Community Academy Catering Tender." This tender falls under the industry category of "School catering services" (CPV code 55524000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with the tender notice published on 30th January 2025. The deadline for tender responses is planned for late May 2025, with interviews envisaged in mid-June 2025. Selected bidders will attend a site survey and tender briefing in late April 2025. The contract will commence on 1st August 2025 and is planned to last for a total of 5 years, including possible extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in catering services that can offer flexible and value-driven solutions will find this contract highly suitable. The restricted procurement method ensures a competitive but selective process, creating an excellent opportunity for businesses that can meet the Academy's specific needs and ethos. Overall, the winning bidder will secure a long-term partnership with Garstang Community Academy, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Garstang Community Academy Catering Tender

Notice Description

Garstang Community Academy are seeking to procure a provider for catering services.The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of the school are supported.This tender process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in August 2025. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Garstang Community Academy with full tender costings and proposals for the Academy for a contract start in August 2025. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late April 2025. Tender responses deadline is planned as late May 2025 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid June 2025. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98863b5b-95e0-4449-a2cf-bd8ff00830cd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GARSTANG
Postcode
PR3 1YE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Calder
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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