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Learning in Harmony Trust - Outsourced catering services

LEARNING IN HARMONY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2025 at 13:12

TenderUpdate

24 Oct 2024 at 18:09

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Learning in Harmony Trust is seeking a single supplier for outsourced catering services for three primary schools in Southend-on-Sea, Essex: Blenheim Primary, Temple Sutton Primary, and Greenways Primary. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV 55524000). The procurement method used is an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period closing at 17:00 on 8 November 2024, with the award period starting on the same day. The contract, originally scheduled to end on 1 November 2024, had its deadlines extended to 8 November 2024. Although the status now shows as 'cancelled', this summary highlights the originally planned process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational catering services to expand their operations in the Southend-on-Sea area. Companies with proven experience, business quality standards, and the ability to manage school catering services could find this project ideal for growing their business portfolio. Potential contractors are encouraged to prepare by registering on the multiquote.com platform, where they can access detailed contract information and submit their documentation electronically. The contract's five-year potential duration, including extension options, underscores its significance for long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning in Harmony Trust - Outsourced catering services

Notice Description

Learning in Harmony Trust are looking for a single supplier for their outsourced catering requirements. The contract will be for their 3 Southend-on-Sea based Schools, Blenheim Primary, Temple Sutton Primary and Greenways Primary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Learning in Harmony Trust are looking for a single supplier for their outsourced catering requirements. The contract will be for their 3 Southend-on-Sea based Schools, Blenheim Primary, Temple Sutton Primary and Greenways Primary.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a450
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002534-2025
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEARNING IN HARMONY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
w.lord@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E6 1NT
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
East Ham
Westminster Constituency
East Ham

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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