Tender

Procurement of school meals service

ROBERT SANDILANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is inviting tenders for the provision of a school meals service as part of its statutory duty to deliver free school lunches and additional catering services for the academic year 2020-2021. This procurement, identified as a limited competitive quotation, has a tender period set to close on 11 May 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 25 July 2020, with a duration of three years, and may extend for two additional one-year periods. The location for delivery services is Newbury, England, and the total contract value is approximately £123,860.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on educational catering services, especially those providing healthy and balanced meals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity and competitiveness within the local vendor community. Companies specialising in meal preparation, delivery logistics, and nutritional consultations would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of school meals service

Notice Description

We are welcoming tenders to support the schools' statutory duty to provide free school lunches and lunches on request, as well as additional catering services, from the academic year 2020-2021. We are seeking a three year contract with the option to extend for a maximum of two, 1 year periods. We welcome the opportunity to work together with our new contractor to promote a school meals service which provides a healthy balanced meal option at an affordable price. Additional information: Please note that whilst we collaborated with Parsons Down Partnership of Schools on our Early Engagement Notice, Parsons Down Partnership of Schools will be tendering separately and their contract notice and relevant documentation will be available shortly

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c37821a-c93c-4bd8-9080-de27df23cc73
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,860 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2020 - 24 Jul 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT SANDILANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 1TS
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Speen
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

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