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Bedford Free School and Elstow Primary School Catering Tender

BEDFORD FREE SCHOOL & ELSTOW PRIMARY SCHOOL

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09 May 2018 at 16:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Free School and Elstow Primary School are jointly seeking tenders for catering services, with the procurement classified under CPV code 55524000. The tender, valued at £1,272,506, utilises a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 9th May 2018, and it has completed its process. The contract period started on 1st April 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2023, covering the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in school catering services. Companies that are innovative, experienced in providing food services for educational institutions, and capable of managing large-scale contracts would be well-positioned to compete. The existing supplier, Innovate Services, demonstrates the competitive landscape, making it essential for interested businesses to showcase their ability to deliver high-quality catering aligned with the educational values of these institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford Free School and Elstow Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Elstow Primary School and Bedford Free School have chosen to work with one another as they share the same beliefs and values, and are passionate about the power of the schools to transform lives. Whilst confident in their practice, they are reflective and humble, recognising that they must always do better for their children. They also believe that key to achieving this is looking after their staff, children and families too.Current arrangements - Caterlink via the local authority have the Elstow Primary School contract & ABM have the Bedford Free School contract.This is being tendered as one lot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ddc0ad-6598-442f-8ecf-b79be58fcfa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb8e389-8efb-4a69-9e7a-8d9a0a8c2da2
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
£1,272,506 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,272,506 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 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
BEDFORD FREE SCHOOL & ELSTOW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Lucy Taylor
Contact Email
lyaylor@bedfordfreeschool.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234332299

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AD
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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