Tender

Catering for Tilbury Nurseries

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2020 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Thurrock Council is seeking tenders for the provision of catering services for two nurseries located in Tilbury, Essex. The tender, titled "Catering for Tilbury Nurseries," is currently active and will be awarded through an open procurement method, with an estimated contract value of £132,500 over a three-year period, including an optional two-year extension. The tender period closes on 30th October 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for catering companies, particularly those specialising in child-friendly meals, to grow their business by supplying nutritious hot and cold meals to early years establishments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the contracting authority values innovative and quality catering services aligned with the needs of the nurseries in their care.

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Notice Title

Catering for Tilbury Nurseries

Notice Description

The Council operates two nurseries, both are based in Tilbury, Essex. The nurseries provide full day care for children aged between 4 months and 5 years. The Council is seeking a supplier to deliver hot and cold meals on a daily basis to both nurseries. Estimated contract value given includes two year optional extension (total duration is three years with option to extend for a further two years in one year increments). Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through Oracle eSourcing. Click on the provided link for further guidance on how to register and apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92a5e29-fbe9-4a7b-a616-7a585072560f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiri Mason
Contact Email
kmason@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0) 1375 652243 ext 63299

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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