Tender

Clevedon Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

CLEVEDON LEANING TRUST

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23 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Clevedon Learning Trust is conducting a tender for catering services, aimed at providing comprehensive catering solutions across its network of academies located in North Somerset. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract set to run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, including options for extension. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £450,000 per annum, with an emphasis on maintaining high service standards and incorporating local supply chains for fresh produce. Interested parties should be aware that the specifications may evolve as new schools join the Trust throughout the contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry, particularly those that can innovate and provide high-quality services tailored to diverse school environments. Businesses experienced in school catering, hospitality, and local sourcing of fresh ingredients will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Engagement in this procurement can facilitate growth as the Clevedon Learning Trust expands, allowing contractors to cater to additional schools as they are integrated into the Trust.

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Notice Title

Clevedon Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Clevedon Learning Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d7fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020620-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEVEDON LEANING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS21 6AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Clevedon East
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

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