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The Harrow Schools Consortium ~ Catering Tender

THE HARROW SCHOOLS CONSORTIUM

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01 May 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Harrow Schools Consortium has recently awarded a catering tender worth £24,661,216 to Cater Link Ltd. This procurement opportunity focused on school catering services in the London area, with the contract period running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The procurement method used was a "selective" process with a "Restricted procedure." The Harrow Schools Consortium, as the buying organisation, aimed to provide catering services to 12 schools in the Harrow area. The tender closed on December 19, 2023.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the catering industry, to engage in long-term service provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement process, while organisations with experience in large-scale catering operations, like Cater Link Ltd, are also suitable candidates. The geographical focus on London offers a strategic advantage for local businesses seeking growth opportunities within the school catering services sector.

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Notice Title

The Harrow Schools Consortium ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

12 schools within the Harrow area requiring catering services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1efab91-5b69-4ba8-81ec-a94c407b60b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63e96b8-d1b1-42a1-849f-037d99058ab2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£24,661,216 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,661,216 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 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
THE HARROW SCHOOLS CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA1 3AW
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Greenhill
Westminster Constituency
Harrow West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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