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Ventrus Trust - Part-managed outsourced catering services

VENTRUS ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 May 2024 at 12:36

Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ventrus Trust, represented by Ventrus Academy Trust, has issued a tender for part-managed outsourced catering services. The procurement process is currently active, with a contract value of £525,000. The contract involves managing the catering provision for individual schools in Exeter, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 5th April 2024. Businesses interested in the education sector catering services industry should take note of this opportunity.

This tender by Ventrus Trust offers opportunities for businesses in the services category, specifically those experienced in school catering services. The contract presents a chance for a single supplier to manage the catering provision for schools in Exeter, UK. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the selection criteria outlined, involving evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. The procurement stage is currently active, presenting an opportunity for growth in the education catering services sector.

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Notice Title

Ventrus Trust - Part-managed outsourced catering services

Notice Description

Ventrus Trust are looking for a single supplier to manage their outsourced catering provision, this contract will not include TUPE with all staff remaining employed by the individual Schools, but the successful candidate will be required to manage and train these staff accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ventrus Trust are looking for a single supplier to manage their outsourced catering provision, this contract will not include TUPE with all staff remaining employed by the individual Schools, but the successful candidate will be required to manage and train these staff accordingly.

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-044552
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014353-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VENTRUS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
will.lord@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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