Tender

Xavier Catholic Education Trust Catering Tender

XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Xavier Catholic Education Trust is currently in the tender stage, inviting bids for the catering contracts for 15 of their primary schools located in the South East of the United Kingdom. Specifically, the procurement process, titled "Xavier Catholic Education Trust Catering Tender," focuses on school catering services (CPV Code: 55524000). The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2028. The procurement method being used is a selective restricted procedure, with the deadline for submissions on 11th March 2025 at 13:00 GMT. Key contact for this tender is Clare Benbow, reachable via email at c.benbow@xaviercet.org.uk or by telephone at +44 1932582595.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those familiar with the educational sector. SMEs are encouraged to apply, although the tender is not open to VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Given the extensive duration of the contract and the sizeable number of schools involved, catering companies with the capacity to deliver high-quality services across multiple locations will find this an attractive opportunity. The process will shortlist companies to present their bids, with one company being selected as the preferred provider, offering significant business growth for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Xavier Catholic Education Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Trust is putting the catering contracts for 15 of their primary schools to tender with contract start dates of 1st September 2025 (TBC with each school). The Trust will select their one preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2426c732-63b5-480b-a90d-69b19f760957
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
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHERTSEY
Postcode
KT16 9LU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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