This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2024 at 09:06

TenderUpdate

28 Jun 2024 at 10:00

Tender

13 May 2024 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Big Creative Academy recently completed a procurement process for outsourced catering services across their primary and BCT Digital Skills campuses located in Walthamstow, London. With the industry category being catering services, the procurement stage reached completion on 20th August 2024, after the contract was awarded on the same day to A2A Services Ltd. The initial contract period was set for 36 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. This procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparent competition under the framework of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and was covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those specialising in educational institutions. Companies capable of showcasing innovation, effective account management, and quality service delivery can greatly benefit. The contract prioritises added value through innovation, menu and food experience, and effective mobilisation, making it ideal for businesses that excel in these areas and can provide a strong financial schedule. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like A2A Services Ltd underscores the necessity for bidders to demonstrate robust business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience to seize such growth opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Big Creative Academy - Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Big Creative Academy are looking for a single supplier to provide them with outsourced catering services across their main campus and BCT Digital Skills campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Big Creative Academy are looking for a single supplier to provide them with outsourced catering services across their main campus and BCT Digital Skills campus.

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-045948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026395-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,737 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 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
Big Creative Academy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 5SD
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Higham Hill
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A2A SERVICES LTD

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