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Highworth Grammar School ~ Catering Tender

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Award

25 Jul 2024 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract involved Highworth Grammar School in Ashford, South East England, seeking a contractor for catering services tailored to the needs of 1,535 students and 155 staff. The industry category was school catering services (CPV 55524000). The procurement followed a restrictive procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th July 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £1,754,503 GBP, commenced on 1st September 2024 and is set to conclude on 1st August 2029. The award notice, published on 25th July 2024, declared Cater Link Limited as the successful supplier.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for firms experienced in providing innovative and comprehensive catering services in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, although the awarded supplier, Cater Link Limited, is a large-scale provider. The contract offers an extended period of stable income and the potential for the contractor to introduce new service elements and enhancements within the school's environment. Businesses capable of offering quality, flexibility, and creativity in their catering solutions would have found this contract particularly suitable.

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Notice Title

Highworth Grammar School ~ 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 not only within the existing facilities, but also by developing and extending the service available to the 1,535 students on roll and 155 teaching and support staff. The school would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19708418-f444-4568-8eee-161a4c750e29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b47c6f7-b2ce-4d3f-9e93-159d8b43c4e5
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
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
£1,754,503 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,754,503 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2029 4-5 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
HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN24 8UD
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Furley
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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