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Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

RIDGEWAY ACADEMY

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05 Jul 2024 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ridgeway Academy has awarded a catering tender for school catering services. The tender, titled "Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender", had a value of £9,101,041.5 GBP and followed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract period for the service provision runs from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029. The procurement stage has concluded, and the successful bidder was Culinera Limited. The tender was issued in the East of England region.

This catering tender opportunity by Ridgeway Academy presents a chance for businesses, particularly in the food and catering industry, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender well-suited for competing due to the focus on innovative food services for schools. Businesses with expertise in school catering services and a capacity for long-term service provision may find this opportunity aligns with their growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1378f92a-5185-4065-92fa-fb5058e7b8d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5222a0f6-fc05-4f0a-add0-755e11e1ac03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,101,041 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,101,041 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 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
RIDGEWAY ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL7 2AF
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Haldens
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULINERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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