Tender

The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Highcrest Academy, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is inviting tenders for its school catering services, aiming to provide innovative and varied food options for its 1065 students and 145 staff members. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and falls under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV: 55524000). The procurement is being conducted using a restricted procedure, indicating a selective method where suppliers will be shortlisted. The deadline for tender submission is 21st February 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2030. The estimated value of the contract is £1,347,833.70.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. Due to the selective nature of the procurement method, experienced contractors with a strong track record in delivering high-quality catering services, particularly those capable of introducing fresh food concepts and catering to diverse dietary needs, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing an excellent chance for growth and long-term partnership with The Highcrest Academy.

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Notice Title

The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Highcrest Academy is a Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Moving from a 'fresh start' school in 2001 to gaining its specialist status in Technology in 2006, The school converted to an academy in 2011. 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 for the 1065 students on roll and 145 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22d74597-fe59-4bce-a588-d15d9597a5f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f8f4f-3393-483d-af0c-8aafc2cbaeb6
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
£1,347,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP13 7NQ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Totteridge and Bowerdean
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

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