Tender

Tower Hamlets Cluster of Schools

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating a competitive tender for the provision of school meals across six schools, which includes five secondary schools from the borough and one from Greenwich. The tender, titled "Tower Hamlets Cluster of Schools," falls under the services category with a total budget of £7,000,000. The tender period is set to end on 10th September 2019, and contract delivery will commence on 1st August 2020, running until 31st July 2025. This procurement is structured under a selective method, meaning applicants will be shortlisted before presentations are requested from them.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of school meals, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative and tailored service delivery. Companies interested in bidding should be able to cater for diverse student dietary needs and preferences, making this an attractive opportunity for food services, catering, and nutritional consulting firms seeking to expand their footprint within educational institutions in the South West and London regions.

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Notice Title

Tower Hamlets Cluster of Schools

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is placing five of their secondary schools to competitive tender.One School from London Borough of Greewich is also included in this process making a total of six schoolsCompanise will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.There is no requirement for any of schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02aa283c-cee0-46ee-ad90-414cb3c47f85
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Jenny Pittam
Contact Email
jenny.pittam@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073645153

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 4DN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
St Dunstan's
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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