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Catering contracts for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools

THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY

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18 Mar 2021 at 12:14

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Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for "Catering contracts for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools" was issued by The Sustainable Catering Consultancy, focusing on the provision of lunchtime catering services for three primary schools in Cambridge and March. The procurement method applied is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 24th February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024. The total value of the contract is estimated at £390,000, with applications invited from experienced caterers who can deliver high-quality meals to approximately 638 pupils across the schools.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for catering companies, particularly those specialising in services for educational institutions. Businesses adept in providing fresh, nutritious meals and with proven experience in school catering are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on increasing meal uptake and maintaining a high standard of service, companies that can demonstrate a robust management structure and adhere to TUPE regulations will be particularly attractive to the buyer. Interested suppliers can reach out to Peter Sulston at The Sustainable Catering Consultancy for further information on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering contracts for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools

Notice Description

Provision of lunchtime catering services for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools: St Philip's CofE Primary - Cambridge, 303 pupils Park Street CofE Primary - Cambridge, 110 pupils All Saints Inter Church Academy - March, 225 pupils The schools are looking for a caterer to commence services from 1st April 2021, to provide excellent lunches with a focus on fresh food, great service and increasing meal uptake. Caterers should have experience of catering in Primary schools and a management structure to support schools in Cambridge and March. TUPE will apply to these contracts, some staff belong to a local government pension scheme. Each school will have its own contract, please contact Peter Sulston to discuss this opportunity: peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 200668 Additional information: Tender documents are available from: info@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 200668

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36cba163-f7c0-45de-b029-08352169ee4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3124b425-9476-4083-bab4-d7c220b514b5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

ASPENS-SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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