Tender

Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

RIDGEWAY ACADEMY

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Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Alban Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Contractor for a catering tender project aimed at providing innovative food services across all schools in the East of England. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure, and the contract period runs from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029. The tender deadline is January 5, 2024, with a total contract value of £8,050,000. Ridgeway Academy in Hertfordshire is the buying organisation leading this tender process.

This catering tender by the Alban Academies Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the school catering services industry to showcase their capabilities and creativity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the contract and focus on innovative food concepts. The tender process is at an active stage, providing businesses with a chance to contribute exciting new food ideas to satisfy diverse pupil tastes and dietary needs, ultimately supporting business growth and development in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4583c2e-9c59-4682-b653-fbf308e13e52
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
£8,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
RIDGEWAY ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL7 2AF
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Haldens
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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