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CA16028 - CPC/MK/01/2022: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

PALM BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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09 Jul 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the outsourcing of catering services was managed by Palm Bay Primary School, located in Margate, England. The awarded contract, titled "CA16028 - CPC/MK/01/2022: Outsourced Catering Services Framework," falls under the industry category of Catering Services (CPV: 55520000). This open procurement process was aimed at establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers to provide a wide range of catering services across the education and public sectors. The tender period concluded on 2nd July 2025, and the contract, valued at GBP 580,000, was awarded to Aspens Services Ltd on 9th July 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services to collaborate and innovate within the education and wider public sectors. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's openness to fostering innovative partnerships. Suppliers with expertise in delivering comprehensive catering solutions across diverse geographic locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, will find this framework particularly aligned with their business growth aspirations. The framework aims to engage multiple suppliers, thereby providing repeated opportunities over the contract period for suitable businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16028 - CPC/MK/01/2022: Outsourced Catering Services Framework

Notice Description

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Outsourced Catering Services, seeking innovative partnerships with CPC members. The Framework Agreement will be for the supply of a wide range of catering services across education and the wider public sector throughout the framework period. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16028. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16028 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e2b917a-94f7-4e0a-b123-015b5808f447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f8a5fd-1c73-416c-ad94-4c5fe28942f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
PALM BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 3PP
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville East
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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