Tender

Hereward College Catering Tender

HEREWARD COLLEGE

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Hereward College in Coventry, England, has initiated a tender for its catering services, classified under school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 24th March 2025, with the contract set to begin on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st August 2028. The college is seeking services in the West Midlands region, providing a significant opportunity for local businesses in the catering industry.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business through a multi-year contract with a reputable educational institution. The selective procurement method, favouring SMEs, allows businesses with specialised skills in school catering to compete effectively. Companies experienced in providing high-quality catering services and capable of adhering to educational standards and regulations will find this opportunity particularly suitable for business growth.

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Notice Title

Hereward College Catering Tender

Notice Description

The college is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddd6c22-6947-4429-8340-3e3059aff20d
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

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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
HEREWARD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 9SW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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