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Trumpington Federation catering contract

THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY

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25 Mar 2018 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Trumpington Federation is seeking a catering service for its two primary schools, Fawcett and Trumpington Meadows, located in Cambridge. This tender, titled "Trumpington Federation catering contract," is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is 10th May 2018, with a contract period commencing on 1st September 2018 and concluding on 31st August 2021. The total contract value is £90,000, and it is especially suited for providers with experience in school meals, emphasising a high standard of food and local purchasing capabilities.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the ability to deliver high-quality meals to primary school pupils. Companies with expertise in managing catering contracts within educational settings and those who can support the TUPE regulations are encouraged to engage in this competition. With a focus on enhancing the lunchtime experience for children, this contract could lead to meaningful partnerships within the local community and contribute to expanding their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trumpington Federation catering contract

Notice Description

Provision of catering services to the Trumpington Federation comprising of: Fawcett Primary School (415 pupils) and Trumpington Meadows Primary School (264 pupils) The Federation requires a caterer to provide a very high standard of food and service and focus on delivering an excellent lunch time experience to the pupils. Additional information: Caterers must have experience with primary school catering and have the ability and management resource to support these two Cambridge based schools. The ability to purchase locally will be very important. TUPE will apply to this contract and a number of the catering staff remain on a Local Government Pension Scheme. For further information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Peter Sulston; peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 200668

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2303271-11c6-48b5-900d-928ce88cf42d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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