Planning

PQQ for Catering Contract

POLYMAT

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Planning

11 Feb 2019 at 16:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The POLYMAT, an education authority responsible for a multi-academy trust, is conducting a PQQ for a catering contract aimed at its schools in Thamesmead, London. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 11 March 2019. The contract is intended to be awarded on 1 May 2019, with services commencing from 1 September 2019. The industry category encompasses canteen services and school catering services, and potential contractors are invited to submit their proposals accordingly.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering companies specialising in institutional food services, particularly those experienced in school catering. Established firms and new entrants alike can benefit from this competitive bidding process, which seeks to enhance the dining experience for students while promoting partnerships within the local community. Interested businesses should prepare for a detailed application to meet the evaluation criteria set forth by POLYMAT, ensuring they offer innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of the schools involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQQ for Catering Contract

Notice Description

PolyMAT became a multi academy trust on the 1 August 2014. The MAT is committed to providing an outstanding education to all children, of all ages in Thamesmead and the surrounding areas. It is important that all schools in the MAT retain their own identity and that they actively promote this in the local community and encourage earned autonomy. The MAT will work hard to forge partnerships that mean all schools work collectively. The Trust strongly believes that partnership, collaboration and school to school support is the key to success. We expect all schools to share the same core values and relentless focus on achievement, progress and outcomes. Academies included in the tender Academy Name Address Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, London SE28 8RF Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Student Roll 1,200 when full. Starting with 240 and growing by this number until full. Year Groups 7-11 Predicted turnover when full (Year 1) PS200,000 (PS40,000) Breakfast service from 7.30am Morning Break time to be confirmed Lunch 1 sitting, time to be confirmed PolyMAT is placing the school's catering contract out to competitive tender by inviting professional catering companies to bid for the contract. The contract will be awarded following due process on the 1 May 2019 for a commencement date of 1 September 2019. The contract will be awarded to one company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35493eee-105a-4777-8fd4-30209b6f375d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55510000 - Canteen services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLYMAT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE28 8AT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Thamesmead Moorings
Westminster Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead

Further Information

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