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Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools

Focus Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 May 2022 at 09:38

Award Notice
Planning

25 Oct 2021 at 09:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Focus Trust is currently engaged in a procurement process for catering services for 14 primary schools across Greater Manchester and Yorkshire. The tender, titled "Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools," is categorised under school catering services and is organised as an open procedure. The award stage has been completed, with contracts signed on 27th May 2022. Multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts, and the total contract values amount to over £2.5 million. This tender was initially planned to commence around 1st August 2022, following stringent evaluations of bids submitted on or before the 5th January 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those targeting educational institutions. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality catering alongside exceptional customer care will likely prosper in this competitive environment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms that can provide tailored services for school environments are encouraged to participate, ensuring they meet the quality-focused criteria of staffing, service delivery, and pricing outlined in the tender. With strong engagement from local councils and existing suppliers such as Midshire Signature Services and Kirklees Council, new entrants may find collaborative opportunities to further enhance their proposals and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary Schools

Notice Description

Catering services tender

Lot Information

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Focus Trust Catering Tender - 14 Primary School

Catering services tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ef5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015004-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,139,134 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
27 May 20224 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
Focus Trust
Additional Buyers

The Focus Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL4 4AG
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Saddleworth North
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Kirklees Council

Midshire Signature Services

Totally Local Company

Trafford Council

Further Information

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