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Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender

CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

24 Jan 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Cygnus Academies Trust is seeking catering companies for a contract covering 8 schools in Bexleyheath, Dartford, and Tonbridge in Kent. The contract is for canteen and catering services, with a total value of £2,400,000. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a selective procurement method and a restricted procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is February 27, 2023, and the invitation date for the second stage is March 10, 2023. The contracting authority is the Cygnus Academies Trust, located in Swanscombe, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering companies, especially those experienced in providing canteen and catering services to educational institutions. Businesses looking to compete should consider the 5-year contract offered with the possibility of termination after year 3 based on performance. The Trust aims to select up to 8 candidates, with a bid validity period of 180 days. Applicants must submit written proposals by the deadline to be considered for this lucrative contract. The procurement process is designed to provide fair opportunities for qualified small or medium enterprises, aligning with the Trust's commitment to open and transparent tender evaluation.

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Notice Title

Cygnus Academies Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Cygnus Academies Trust comprises of 8 schools across Bexleyheath, Dartford and Tonbridge in Kent. Of the eight schools 6 have their own production kitchens with 2 schools having lunches delivered in daily. The Trust is seeking interest from suitable catering companies for a new contract starting September 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Best Value Tender. Additional information: To express an interest in this notice please complete the attached SQ and return by the due date.

Options: The Trust reserves the right to offer a 5 year contract but to terminate at the end of year 3, subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039a55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002222-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Julian Edwards
Contact Email
info@gy5.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7785234650

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSCOMBE
Postcode
DA10 0BU
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Swanscombe
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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