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The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust Catering contract

THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2022 at 12:12

Tender

24 Jan 2022 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, titled "The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust Catering contract," focuses on providing catering services for 14 schools within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, located in Cambridgeshire, UK. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. The procurement method followed was selective, using a restricted procedure, with a budget of £2,900,000 and a contract duration of up to 60 months starting from May 20, 2022. The tender was initially available until February 24, 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, especially those specialising in school catering services, as it involves delivering high-quality meal options tailored to increase uptake among students. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and service quality will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of primary and through schools in the region, this contract offers a valuable chance for established caterers as well as innovative newcomers in the catering industry.

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Notice Title

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust Catering contract

Notice Description

Catering tender to manage the catering services for the 14 schools of the Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are 13 primary schools and 1 through school covering the areas of Peterborough, St Neots and Royston. A caterer is required who can deliver an excellent catering service that focuses on high quality and increasing meal uptake.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013609-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY
Additional Buyers

DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@diamondlearningtrust.com, peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1480375270, +44 1954200668

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 8AN
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Neots Eynesbury
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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