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S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender

SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S)

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27 Jul 2022 at 06:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender," initiated by Services for Schools Ltd (S4S), took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under school catering services, employed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was completed on 8 April 2022, with a contract value of £3,614,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027, showcasing a substantial opportunity for long-term engagement with educational institutions.

This catering tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing school meal services, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational catering. The engagement in this tender allows suppliers to establish ongoing relationships with multiple schools within the cluster, potentially expanding their customer base in the educational sector. Companies that can offer nutritious, cost-effective menu options while demonstrating capacity for large-scale delivery would stand a good chance of competing successfully in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a Lotted tender process for eight Schools, known as Cluster 8.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2738820f-22cd-4dfa-b6ac-e75e4618c9ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f0a29-1c78-4aa2-96c0-57ad19168360
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
£3,614,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,614,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 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
SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 4BL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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