Award

Ark Hastings Primary and Secondary Schools

ACE ADVICE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2024 at 09:21

Tender

27 Mar 2023 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Ark Hastings Primary and Secondary Schools" project, led by ACE ADVICE LTD, a public body governed by law in the education sector, has reached the award stage. The procurement involves school catering services for 3 primary academies and 1 secondary academy in the UK. The procurement method used is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £3,000,000 GBP, was awarded to The Pantry. The award was signed on 1st January 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing catering services to schools to grow their operations. Interested businesses should note the upcoming deadline for the tender submission, set for 3rd May 2023. The procurement process involves both quality and cost criteria, providing a fair chance for suppliers to showcase their offerings. Potential contractors need to ensure compliance with the submission details outlined, including electronic and written submission methods. The project, based in Hastings, East Sussex, offers a substantial contract value and long-term prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Ark Hastings Primary and Secondary Schools

Notice Description

3 x Primary Academies 1 x Secondary Academy

Lot Information

Ark 3 primary schools

Provision of Prmiary School Meals Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Secondary School

Provision of catering for secondary school

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2024
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 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
ACE ADVICE LTD
Contact Name
Mel Burley
Contact Email
mel.burley@iscc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7833434845

Buyer Location

Locality
OSWESTRY
Postcode
SY10 8EN
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Llanymynech
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PANTRY

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