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Kingfisher Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST

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05 Feb 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingfisher Learning Trust has awarded a contract for catering services to Aspens Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £2,857,021, covers catering for all schools within the Trust, which includes six existing schools and a seventh school under development. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the contract includes provisions for delivering high-quality catering services for both primary and secondary school students. The procurement process utilised a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender concluding on 20th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in large-scale educational catering. SMEs capable of meeting the Trust's requirements for diverse and nutritious school meals may find this contract particularly attractive for expanding their portfolio and gaining prominence in the educational sector. With a focus on comprehensive service delivery across multiple school sites, businesses specialising in school catering and capable of scaling operations to meet growing demands will be well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

Kingfisher Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for all the schools within the Kingfisher Learning Trust. The Trust comprises of six schools providing education for a mix of Primary and Secondary aged pupils. The Trust is growing and is currently mid-way through adding a seventh school.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac225353-a1c8-4185-afde-317f77150df7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7994d28b-feac-4b0d-9a22-33f31266220f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,857,021 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,857,021 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL9 9RH
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Chadderton South
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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