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B4S Catering Framework for schools

B4Schools Ltd

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15 Sep 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by B4Schools Ltd, focuses on a framework for catering services to schools, titled "B4S Catering Framework for schools." This initiative falls under the school catering services category and is primarily located in the South East and London regions of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method involved a tender period that concluded on 30 August 2017, with an awarded contract value of £25 million, valid from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2021. The contract is now in the award stage as of 13 September 2017, securing key suppliers for the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative catering solutions tailored for educational institutions. Businesses specialising in sustainable food sourcing, bespoke meal planning, or nutritional education would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. With the contract aimed at providing essential services to schools over a four-year period, companies that align with the framework's objectives can establish valuable long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B4S Catering Framework for schools

Notice Description

Framework of compliant contractors to provide catering services to schools via mini tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60379bb9-1d26-4140-a253-dabb75858297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ec1df7-9bb5-436c-b607-958ff263039d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 4-5 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
B4Schools Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 1RF
Postcode Area
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
Westminster Constituency
Beckenham and Penge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Harrison Catering Services Limited

Mitie

Independent Catering

Olive Dining Ltd

The Contract Dining Company

Nourish Contract Catering

Pabulum Ltd

Catering Academy

Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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