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BC-10700 Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Catering

ASHFORD OAKS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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26 Apr 2021 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Oaks Community Primary School in Ashford, Kent, is seeking a supplier for its catering services under tender BC-10700. With an estimated contract value of £710,000, this open procurement process falls under the category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 26 May 2021 at 12:00. The successful bidder will be expected to manage the catering function, ensuring the provision of nutritious meals that adhere to government standards, and will be responsible for communicating effectively with the school community regarding the service.

This opportunity presents a substantial growth potential for caterers and food service providers, particularly those with experience in managing school meal programs and adhering to regulatory requirements. Businesses that excel in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and possess strong management capabilities to foster communication with stakeholders such as school management, parents, and students will find this tender particularly appealing. As healthy eating trends gain prominence in educational settings, companies focusing on innovative and compliant meal solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

BC-10700 Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Catering

Notice Description

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is a primary school in Ashford, Kent with approximately 420 pupils.The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Successful bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with Government's minimum nutritional and food based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the new Ofsted guidance for catering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is a primary school in Ashford, Kent with approximately 420 pupils.The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Successful bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with Government's minimum nutritional and food based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the new Ofsted guidance for catering.The Successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with customers that include; School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the provider will also be responsible for all legal and health and safety & food safety requirements in delivering the catering services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aa5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008938-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD OAKS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
James Vaughan
Contact Email
james.vaughan@schoolsbuyingclub.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 4QR
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Beaver
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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