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09 Aug 2024 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "EPT-41173 - Wessex Multi Academy Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case002683" has reached the award stage. The contract, managed by the Wessex Multi Academy Trust, pertains to the supply of chilled to cook/hot ready-to-serve school meals for ten schools within the academy trust, located in the UKK region. The industry category is "services" with a specific classification under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. This contract was awarded to Local Food Links, and the signing of the contract took place on 31st May 2024, with a total contract value of £3,294,111 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those capable of meeting rigorous quality and performance standards, such as menu and allergen management, service mobilisation, and safeguarding. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in canteen and catering services would be well-suited to compete, especially considering the procurement method was a limited or direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. This format is ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations within the education sector by providing high-quality, reliable catering solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EPT-41173 - Wessex Multi Academy Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case002683

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of chill to cook/hot ready to serve school meals for 10 schools within the academy trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of chill to cook/hot ready to serve school meals for 10 schools within the academy trust.

Options: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Procurement Information

This is an award notice for a further competition issued under an established DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048936
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025145-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34926000 - Car park control equipment

35125300 - Security cameras

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

79715000 - Patrol services

79992000 - Reception services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,294,111 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 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
Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 3WA
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester Poundbury
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Local Food Links

Further Information

Notice URLs

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