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Suffolks Primary School - Catering Services - AWARD

SSC PARTNERSHIP LTD

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26 Mar 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The SSC Partnership Ltd, acting on behalf of Suffolks Primary School, has awarded a contract for the provision of catering services to Stir Food Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services with additional classifications in general catering and canteen services. The process adhered to an open procedure, starting with the tender phase and concluding with the award on 28th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. The procurement mainly targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the contract will span locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the UK, Europe, and globally. Submissions for this tender were due by 20th December 2024.

This awarded tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the catering industry to secure long-term engagement with a public school, potentially leading to further contracts within the educational sector. Companies specialising in school meal services, particularly those that can provide cost-effective, nutritious, and child-friendly menu options, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, SMEs with the capacity to handle large-scale catering logistics across varied locations would find this contract beneficial for their business growth.

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Notice Title

Suffolks Primary School - Catering Services - AWARD

Notice Description

SSC Partnership and Agent of Suffolks Primary School are currently out to tender for the provision of catering services. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 20th December 2024. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a5fe81-b3c3-41d6-915e-076e311afffd
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

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
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSC PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
SS2 6HZ
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIR FOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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