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Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender

PATHFINDER SCHOOLS

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Award

06 Nov 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender," managed by Pathfinder Schools, has been finalised. The contract entails the provision of school catering services for Pathfinder Schools in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender, valued at £2,430,058, followed a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th July 2024, with the contract awarded the same day. The contract duration is from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. The buying organisation, Pathfinder Schools, had specific requirements aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies that can provide high-quality catering services tailored for the educational sector will find this tender particularly lucrative, given the substantial contract value and the five-year duration. Businesses capable of delivering consistent and reliable catering services in the East Midlands should consider this an opportunity to enhance their portfolio and secure a long-term, high-value contract. Kingswood Education Catering Limited has been successfully awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive but attainable nature of such bids for qualified vendors.

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Notice Title

Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efec1480-3353-4ace-97e3-a54cfdafbadc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d35f074-b44d-4ca5-a4e5-56752fe82a03
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,430,058 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,430,058 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 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
PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHANTS
Postcode
NN14 6BB
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Rothwell and Mawsley
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSWOOD EDUCATION CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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