Tender

Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Marches Academy Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender" with a budget of £5,300,000. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "School catering services" (CPV code: 55524000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28th March 2025, and the contract period will run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in catering services. It is well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the suitability criteria. The contract encompasses a comprehensive range of catering services, including breakfast, morning break, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements within schools. Businesses in the catering industry that can provide high-quality and reliable services stand to benefit greatly from winning this tender, potentially expanding their market presence and securing a long-term partnership with Marches Academy Trust.

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Notice Title

Marches Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0682f3a9-1daa-4760-88c2-7e155cc6844c
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
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2030 Over 5 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
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
SY11 2AR
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Oswestry South
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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