Award

Houghton Primary School - catering contract

THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2018 at 15:33

Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2017 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Sustainable Catering Consultancy seeking a caterer for Houghton Primary School located in Huntingdon, which serves approximately 200 pupils. The contract, valued at £215,000, is classified under the CPV codes for school meals and school catering services. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, having been published on 13 November 2017, with a tender period that ended on 9 January 2018. The contract will commence on 1 April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021, allowing for a stable service duration for the selected supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school meal provision and catering services. Companies that prioritise using locally sourced fresh food and can demonstrate a capacity to attract more pupils to school lunches will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract suitability is aligned with their capabilities, offering a chance for growth in a public sector setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Houghton Primary School - catering contract

Notice Description

Houghton Primary School, Houghton, Huntingdon - 200 pupils. The requirement is for an experienced school caterer to provide an excellent lunch time catering service, using locally sourced fresh food. A local management structure to support the school is important as is the ability to increase the number of pupils opting to take a school lunch. Additional information: TUPE will apply this contract, the catering staff belong to a Local Government pension scheme. Feel free to contact Peter Sulston to discuss this opportunity peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 200668

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67db9826-2008-40c4-8700-274294b5148a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7a04ef-30f5-4f1f-a6fe-f185b42218a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 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
THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 8AN
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cottenham
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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