Tender

Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Education Learning Trust has initiated a procurement process titled "Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender," focusing on catering services. This opportunity falls under the industry category of catering services (CPV code 55520000) and targets the South West region in the United Kingdom. The tender stage commenced with the publication date on 20th January 2025, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 21st February 2025. The contract period will begin on 1st September 2025 and could last up to 31st August 2030, including potential extensions. The estimated contract value is £9,057,906, and the procurement method used is a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those experienced in managing large-scale catering services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a high suitability for this tender. Successful bidders can look forward to a substantial, long-term contract with a key educational trust in the South West, offering visibility, steady revenue, and potential for expansion. Businesses with a strong track record in hospitality and catering services, especially those capable of handling both hospitality and free-issue requirements, will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services across the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60499c39-e953-49ad-9340-7b9636c929df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cff784-34e9-4188-a8ca-f1d1b2eeeb10
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,057,906 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 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
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
TR7 2LZ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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