Tender

Trinity School ~ Catering Tender

TRINITY SCHOOL

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Trinity School, located on Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, is inviting tenders for providing catering services. This procurement falls under the school catering services category (CPV code: 55524000) and is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 7th March 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, which aims to selectively invite suppliers based on specific criteria. The total estimated contract value is GBP 3,185,810.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the school catering sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning well with organisations looking to expand their market presence in educational institutions. The restricted procedure indicates that only pre-qualified businesses will be invited to bid, which enhances the chances for high-quality, specialised service providers. Companies meeting the suitability criteria and capable of delivering comprehensive catering services within the specified contract period are well-suited to compete in this tender, offering a steady avenue for long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Trinity School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: Trinity School, Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66095f64-cf51-407d-8b3c-7f4513913e93
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
£3,185,810 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 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
TRINITY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 1JB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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