Tender

Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has issued a tender for catering services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender," is in the selective procurement method with a contract value of £24,606,810. The tender deadline is set for August 30, 2024, with the contract period starting on August 1, 2025, and ending on July 31, 2030. This presents an opportunity for interested businesses to partner with the Trust and provide catering services to their family of schools.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing catering services to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Trust, acting as the buying organisation, aims to appoint a partner(s) to deliver high-quality catering services to enhance the educational experience for students. Businesses interested in long-term contracts for school catering services in the services industry category should consider engaging with the tender process to explore growth opportunities within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking to appoint partner(s) for the provision of catering services, to our family of schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0b5d6-2d56-4760-aa4c-060f6d1e375f
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
£24,606,810 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME4 6NR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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