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Catering Tender - 8 Schools - Education For The 21st Century

Education For The 21st Century

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25 Jun 2021 at 10:25

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03 Feb 2021 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The "Catering Tender - 8 Schools" is an active procurement process initiated by Education For The 21st Century, focusing on catering services for eight educational institutions located in Chislehurst, Beckenham, Canterbury, Bromley, Orpington, and London SE9. The tender, classified under the CPV code for school catering services, involves an open procurement method, with key dates including the bid submission deadline on 26th February 2021 and an anticipated contract start date of 7th June 2021, designed to enhance service quality during a soft launch phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specializing in school meal provision and quality service delivery. Companies with expertise in large-scale catering operations, particularly those accustomed to working with educational institutions and managing contracts involving TUPE transfers, would be well-positioned to participate. The emphasis on service excellence over contractor investment may appeal to businesses prioritising high-quality customer care and staffing, enhancing their competitiveness in submitting proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Tender - 8 Schools - Education For The 21st Century

Notice Description

Catering tender for eight schools: 1 x infant school 3 x primary schools 4 x senior schools TUPE will apply including LGPS pensions. Objectives are clearly defined within the ITT but suffice to say the No1 objective will be around the excellence of the catering service rather than factors such as contractor investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the provision of catering services. 6 of the schools are currently operated on an in-house basis.

Renewal: An opportunity to extend the initial 3 year term by a further 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028fc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014498-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education For The 21st Century
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHISLEHURST
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caterlink Ltd

Further Information

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