Tender

The Piggott School ~ Catering Tender

THE PIGGOTT SCHOOL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Piggott School in Berkshire has initiated a tender for its catering services, focusing on providing new and innovative food concepts for its 1,697 secondary students, 188 primary students, and 270 staff members. This tender falls under the industry category of school catering services and is classified under CPV code 55524000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th April 2025. The contract is valued at £2,612,305 and is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031. The procurement method being used is selective, specifically following a restricted procedure, and is open to SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in educational settings, to leverage their innovative and varied food offerings to a large and diverse customer base. Suitable candidates would be SMEs capable of providing high-quality, appealing meals that meet a variety of dietary needs. Winning this contract could not only solidify a business's reputation within the school catering sector but also provide steady revenue over the six-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Piggott School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1697 students on roll in our secondary school and 188 in our primary school and 270 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a84e5dd-2405-486b-bc33-910381326337
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36949e6-c73f-4b03-8d36-e4f210fc98c6
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
£2,612,305 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
THE PIGGOTT SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG10 8DS
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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