Tender

Procurement of school meals service

PARSONS DOWN PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS

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29 Apr 2020 at 09:59

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09 Apr 2020 at 07:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parsons Down Partnership of Schools is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a school meals service to support statutory obligations regarding free lunches and additional catering offerings for the academic year 2020-2021. This opportunity falls within the education and training services industry category and is based in Thatcham, England. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 11 May 2020. The contract duration is three years, commencing on 25 July 2020, with possible extensions of up to two additional one-year periods. The value of this contract is estimated at £164, with an open procurement method applied.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering and food service businesses, particularly those focusing on healthy and balanced meal provision for schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender accommodates their suitability. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their presence in the educational sector and contribute to the wellbeing of students through nutritious meal offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of school meals service

Notice Description

We are welcoming tenders to support the schools' statutory duty to provide free school lunches and lunches on request, as well as additional catering services, from academic year 2020-2021. We are seeking a three year contract with the option to extend for a maximum of two, one year periods. We welcome the opportunity to work together with our new contractor to promote a school meals service which provides a healthy balanced meal option at an affordable price. Please visit our website where you will be able to locate our :- ITT, Contract Specification, Tender Submission document and Draft Contract. https://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk UPDATE 29.4.20 Please be aware that we have uploaded the following to our website:- 1. Revision to the ITT 2. Response to queries 3. Infant kitchen photographs 4. Junior kitchen photographs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d84e52d7-d515-4363-b8c1-bd8e523d29b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4404edea-fb21-4eea-b8ae-7c7444367c96
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2020 - 24 Jul 2023 2-3 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
PARSONS DOWN PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THATCHAM
Postcode
RG19 3SR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Thatcham West
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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