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St Olaves Grammar School Catering Tender 2024 (Orpington)

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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Award

07 May 2025 at 20:14

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 21:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the St Olave's Grammar School Catering Tender 2024, located in Orpington, involves the buying organisation Procurement for Schools Ltd. This contract falls within the school catering services industry category and uses an open procedure for procurement. The tender process was published on 31st January 2024, with the tender application period ending on 1st March 2024. The contract is set for a 3+1 year duration starting on 1st September 2024, ending on 31st August 2027, and is valued at £885,000. The award has been completed as of 8th May 2024, with the contract being awarded to Accent Catering Services Limited, which is a large-scale supplier. The procurement for this service emphasises the delivery of high-quality catering that reflects the ethos of Saint Olave's Grammar School.

This tender opens considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those willing to innovate service delivery and expand offerings. It is especially suitable for SMEs, providing a chance for growth through long-term contracts. Companies that can demonstrate professionalism, quality, and an ability to enhance service level resilience within educational settings are likely to be competitive contenders in this procurement process. Engaging in such a contract could lead to increased business visibility and the potential to strengthen relationships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Olaves Grammar School Catering Tender 2024 (Orpington)

Notice Description

Saint Olave's Grammar School requires services from a contracting partner that replicate its ethos of service and quality provision. As well as the expected professionalism the following key contract requirements need to be considered by the Contractors. The Contractors are requested to think laterally regarding the service requirements at Saint Olave's Grammar School for the future. As a potential Contractor, you may wish to consider expanding the services with a view to providing additional services and attracting an increase in trade within the campus normal opening times. The Saint Olave's Grammar School is looking to introduce a new 3+1 (4 years) year catering contract opportunity. Please download the tender pack with the links provided within this tender notice and contact Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools who is acting on our behalf as our consultant if you wish to participate in this tender opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5f89158-9473-46e0-83e4-55b2064220a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d6a679f-ea52-4550-8e5f-0b0f939fb533
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£885,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 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
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 0BP
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENT CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

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