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University of Cambridge Primary School - Catering Services

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2023 at 12:39

Tender

26 Oct 2022 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cambridge Primary School is seeking catering services through a tender process. The contract is for a full daily catering service starting on 1st September 2023, serving approximately 669 pupils. Suppliers can express interest to participate in the tender. The procurement method is selective, with a detailed review process that includes a standstill period. The location of the contract is at Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, UKH12.

This tender from the University of Cambridge Primary School offers an opportunity for suppliers to provide school catering services. Businesses involved in catering services, particularly those experienced in school food provision, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in an active status, with a transparent selection process allowing for fair competition among potential suppliers. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th November 2022 and the second stage invitation date set for 22nd December 2022.

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Notice Title

University of Cambridge Primary School - Catering Services

Notice Description

University of Cambridge Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is to commence on 01/09/2023The services at the school are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service and after school service for each school day at the site. Lunch is currently served 'family style' with food being served to tables rather than students queueing. staff and students serve themselves and others. Across the school there are currently 669 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 270 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 48 to Free School Meals. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Cambridge Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is to commence on 01/09/2023The services at the school are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service and after school service for each school day at the site. Lunch is currently served 'family style' with food being served to tables rather than students queueing. staff and students serve themselves and others. Across the school there are currently 669 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 270 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 48 to Free School Meals. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037c37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010800-2023
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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,771,156 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025, 2026 or 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Steve Parker
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0QZ
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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