Tender

Whiteheath Junior School Catering Tender (5 schools) Hillingdon

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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21 Jan 2022 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Whiteheath Junior School Catering Tender is currently underway, managed by Procurement for Schools Ltd. This initiative targets school catering services across five schools in the London Borough of Hillingdon, primarily the Whiteheath Junior School, which will serve as the HUB kitchen. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions extended to 7 February 2022. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically, and further details can be obtained via the specified contact point, Mike Newell. The expected contract period is from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2026, with options for extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in catering services, particularly those experienced in managing high-volume kitchen operations for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality meal provision, along with a strong track record in similar contracts, will likely be well-suited to compete. The capable handling of food safety, dietary requirements, and efficient service delivery will be key factors in securing this contract, especially given the high weekly meal uptake of 3,748 across the participating schools.

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Notice Title

Whiteheath Junior School Catering Tender (5 schools) Hillingdon

Notice Description

Our client Whiteheath Junior School is tendering to secure a professional and experienced catering company who has the expertise to manage a HUB kitchen and to provide meals to all 5 schools. The following schools within the London Borough of Hillingdon are to be served: Whiteheath Junior School (HUB) (3+1+1 years) Whiteheath Infant School (3+1+1 years) St Swithun Wells Primary School (1 year) Warrender Primary School (3+1+1 years) Coteford Infant School (3+1+1 years) Please note that the above school Whiteheath Infant School could leave the group of schools tendering and therefore we cannot guarantee that the school will remain part of the tender. Further information will be provided in the new term and all bidders will be updated. This advertised tender has a combined high weekly meal uptake of 3748, please view the Specification and ITT document for complete tender guidelines and how to participate. Please contact our Managing Director Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools at mnewell@procurementforschools.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

Our client Whiteheath Junior School is tendering to secure a professional and experienced catering company who has the expertise to manage a HUB kitchen and to provide meals to all 5 schools. The following schools within the London Borough of Hillingdon are to be served: Whiteheath Junior School (HUB) (3+1+1 years) Whiteheath Infant School (3+1+1 years) St Swithun Wells Primary School (1 year) Warrender Primary School (3+1+1 years) Coteford Infant School (3+1+1 years) Please note that the above school Whiteheath Infant School could leave the group of schools tendering and therefore we cannot guarantee that the school will remain part of the tender. Further information will be provided in the new term and all bidders will be updated. This advertised tender has a combined high weekly meal uptake of 3748, please view the Specification and ITT document for complete tender guidelines and how to participate. Please contact our Managing Director Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools at mnewell@procurementforschools.com

Renewal: There are a number of 2 potential extension options (1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030362
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031723-2021
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

55520000 - Catering services

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
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mnewell@procurementforschools.com
Contact Phone
+44 7557977839

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON (GREATER)
Postcode
EC1V 0BP
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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