Tender

Castle School Catering Tender

CASTLE SCHOOL

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Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Castle School, located in Cambridge, England, has initiated a tender process for its catering services, classified under "School catering services" (CPV: 55524000). The procurement falls within the "services" category and covers the East of England region. This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 7th March 2025 at 13:00. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and last until 31st August 2028. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure to evaluate interested parties.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for catering businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to establish or expand their presence in the educational services sector. By securing this contract, businesses can gain long-term engagement, enhancing their portfolio and market credibility. Companies with experience in providing specialised catering services to schools, particularly those equipped to serve an all-age special educational needs establishment, will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Castle School Catering Tender

Notice Description

The school is putting its catering tender out to contract with a contract start date of 1st September 2025. Castle School is an all age special educational needs school.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ebcb28-a3b9-4b8b-ab40-81cdaf430935
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2EE
Post Town
Cambridge
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
West Chesterton
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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