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The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust catering contract

THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2017 at 10:06

Tender

01 Aug 2017 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust has initiated a tender for a catering contract to provide services for four primary schools located in North Cambridgeshire, including Glebelands Primary Academy and Thomas Eaton Primary Academy. The tender process is currently at the award stage, with a total contract value of £220,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, which concluded on 28th September 2017, with the contract beginning on 1st January 2018 and lasting until 31st May 2019. Interested caterers must have prior experience in school catering and should contact Peter Sulston for further details and tender documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with a focus on school meals. Businesses that are well-suited to participate should ideally be experienced in providing high-quality catering to educational institutions and must be capable of supporting multiple locations. This contract may also benefit larger catering firms looking to expand their services within the education sector, given the scale and requirements of the project.

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Notice Title

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust catering contract

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of catering services to four of the Trust's schools situated in North Cambridgeshire: Glebelands Primary Academy - Chatteris (409 pupils). Thomas Eaton Primary Academy - Wimblington (161 pupils). Murrow Primary Academy - near Wisbech (99 pupils). Leverington Primary Academy - near Wisbech (212 pupils). TUPE will apply to this contract and the catering staff are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional information: A visit to the schools has been arranged for Wednesday 6th September, caterers must confirm their intent to bid (to Peter Sulston)by Friday 1st September at the latest. Caterers must have experience with providing catering services in primary schools and be able to support the locations of these schools. Please contact Peter Sulston to discuss this opportunity and receive the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd202a15-087c-49ad-8b0a-a992c761f454
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8121a8bd-6db9-480a-a1b5-409db4aac9bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 8AN
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cottenham
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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