Award

The Paradigm Trust Outsourced Catering Services

PARADIGM TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 13:42

Tender

07 Apr 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Paradigm Trust is seeking to procure outsourced catering services across two lots: one for three schools in Ipswich, Suffolk, and another for three schools in Tower Hamlets, London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering services, and has been conducted through an open tender process. The contract has a total value of £960,000 and is structured to allow options for extensions. The tender for Lot 1 has already been awarded, while Lot 2 remains active for bidding, with estimated initial contract periods spanning up to 60 months, allowing for additional extensions thereafter. Key dates include the bid opening on 20 May 2022 and the award review period stipulating a minimum 10-day standstill for appeals.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, especially those with experience in providing school meals and related services. Companies that can demonstrate strong quality standards, innovation in menu offerings, and effective account management may particularly thrive in this competitive environment. Given the tender's emphasis on quality evaluation criteria, including menu and food experiences, businesses that prioritise culinary creativity and customer engagement could leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Paradigm Trust Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

The Paradigm Trust Outsourced Catering Services FTS Open Procedure

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Suffolk

3 x Schools in Ipswich, Suffolk. With 1 x additional new SEN school opening in Spring 2023.

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

Lot 2 - London

3 x schools in London, Tower Hamlets area.

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-032b45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018341-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 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
PARADIGM TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bill.holledge@paradigmtrust.org
Contact Phone
+44 2073641010

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 0PT
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Lansbury
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

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