Tender

ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender

ACES ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ACES Academies Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services across its educational institutions, including one large secondary school and four primary schools located within a 5-mile radius of Huntingdon in the East of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 14th March 2025, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2030. This tender, valued at £2,500,000, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000), and is being conducted via a restricted procedure, indicating a selective and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in school catering services. The contract offers a long-term engagement spanning five years, providing a stable revenue stream. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality catering solutions tailored to the educational sector are well-positioned to compete. This opportunity also allows businesses to establish their services across multiple school sites, enhancing their operational footprint in the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

ACES Academies Trust currently comprises one large secondary School (Hinchingbrooke School) and four primary school (Cromwell Academy, Godmanchester Bridge Academy, Godmanchester Community Academy and Spaldwick Primary school), all situated on the western approaches to Huntingdon and within a 5-mile radius.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acee4eb-a891-41cf-b9f0-26c1c9200901
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
ACES ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3BN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Brampton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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