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Swale Academies Trust Primary School Catering Tender

SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST

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24 Aug 2017 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Swale Academies Trust, a well-regarded educational organisation based in Sittingbourne, England, seeking services through the "Swale Academies Trust Primary School Catering Tender." This tender is classified under the industry category of school meals (CPV code: 15894210) and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 24 August 2017, following its completion. The tender valued at £1,316,740 was awarded to Pabulum Ltd, with the contract period extending from 1 August 2017 until 31 August 2022. Interested parties were asked to submit their tenders by 7 March 2017 as part of a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering service providers, particularly those focused on educational institutions. Businesses specialising in the provision of nutritious and cost-effective meal plans for schools would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. With a fixed price agreement structure that allows for the reinvestment of profits into the school's catering services, companies can align their offerings with the ethical goals of the buyer. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this particular contract advantageous, given the focus on suitable service providers in the tender's specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swale Academies Trust Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Since its creation in September 2010 Swale Academies Trust has become a strong and successful school improvement service, specialising in taking schools in Ofsted category and turning them into good schools.First and foremost Swale Academies Trust is about the provision and development of high quality leadership and management.Full contract objectives will be set out in the final specification but the following are set out as some basic initial requirements.See 9.0 above plusFixed price agreement with any profit from the whole group returned to the Trust; which will be used to reinvest into the school(s) catering services.Cash collection and/or banking by contractor (this is currently the case in most of the schools)Debt collection by Contractor (aided by School)Capital Investment where needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eba6b756-4ea7-49b1-8d47-0134c32a0a33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e43e894-0e93-4c86-8c8b-daa332ad1a28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,316,740 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,316,740 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 1JS
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Homewood
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PABULUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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