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Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

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19 Jul 2024 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves a tender titled "Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender" by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, seeking partners for catering services for their family of schools in various locations including Kent, Essex, Portsmouth, and Devon. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 30th August 2024. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the contract value is £24,606,810 GBP.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in school catering services. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in providing catering services to schools in Kent, Essex, Portsmouth, and Devon should carefully review the tender requirements, submission terms, and selection criteria to compete effectively. The opportunity to secure multiple lots across different regions offers a platform for expanding business reach and establishing long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking to appoint partner(s) for the provision of catering services, to our family of schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1 ~ Kent & Essex

There are 6 secondary and 4 primary schools in this Lot. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for the Lots, please use the below Links: Lot 1 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q39J3Q757N Lot 2 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/R4766523JM Lot 3 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/EX7PA37RU4

Lot 2 ~ Portsmouth

There are 6 secondary and 4 primary schools in this Lot. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for the Lots, please use the below Links: Lot 1 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q39J3Q757N Lot 2 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/R4766523JM Lot 3 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/EX7PA37RU4

Lot 3 ~ Devon

There are 4 secondary and 3 primary schools in this Lot, split across 2 distinctive areas, Plymouth and Torbay. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for the Lots, please use the below Links: Lot 1 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q39J3Q757N Lot 2 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/R4766523JM Lot 3 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/EX7PA37RU4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022551-2024
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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,606,810 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,606,810 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Additional Buyers

All Faiths Children’s Academy

Brixham College

Cedar Children’s Academy

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Curledge Street Academy

Furzeham Primary & Nursery School

Goodwin Academy

Holcombe Grammar School

Kings Ash Academy

Maritime Academy

Meon Infant School

Meon Junior School

Moorings Way Primary School

New Horizons Children’s Academy

New Horizons Primary School

Paignton Academy

Penbridge Infant School

Penbridge Junior School

Plymouth High School for Girls

Plympton Academy

The Gordon Children’s Academy

The Portsmouth Academy

The Rochester Grammar School

The Victory Academy

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
ME4 6NR
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ4 Kent, TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

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