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Cherry Tree Academy Trust - catering contract

THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2021 at 10:31

Award Notice
Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cherry Tree Academy Trust, which includes an infant and junior school in Marham near Kings Lynn, is seeking a catering service to provide meals for its 324 pupils. The contract, valued at £199,000, falls under the "School meals" category and has been awarded using an open procurement method. The tender was published on 13th April 2021, with the tender period concluding on 19th May 2021. The awarded contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and run until 31st August 2024. Interested parties were invited to contact Peter Sulston for further details and a copy of the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

This catering contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school meal provision, particularly those with experience in catering to primary schools. Companies that focus on sourcing fresh, local ingredients and can demonstrate a strong management team are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Edwards and Blake Limited, has been selected to implement the catering service, potentially paving the way for similar businesses to engage in future contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cherry Tree Academy Trust - catering contract

Notice Description

Cherry Tree Academy Trust comprises of an infant and junior school based in Marham near Kings Lynn. The trust has a total of 324 pupils who require an excellent lunch time catering service. The use of fresh local ingredients to produce good honest meals are of great importance to the trust. Caterers must have experience of catering in primary schools and have a management team that can support the schools. A visit to the schools has been planned for 7th May. For further details and a copy of the ITT please contact Peter Sulston - peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e06b9e3-ad95-42ea-bfdc-1a38246adb89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0118346-e1b7-409d-a204-c6708de2b565
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 8AN
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cottenham
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS AND BLAKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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