Tender

Xavier Catholic Education Trust Catering Tender

XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Xavier Catholic Education Trust is inviting tenders for a school catering services contract across 15 primary schools, including Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School and St Anne’s Catholic Primary School among others, with services expected to commence from 1st September 2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure and selective procurement method. Relevant submissions should be electronically completed and uploaded by 11th March 2025. This contract falls under the services category, specifically school catering (CPV: 55524000), and is located within the region of Chertsey, Surrey (UKJ25). The tender will follow a two-stage process, with shortlisted presentations scheduled to start from 4th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services. Companies with proven experience in educational meal provision and the ability to manage contracts across multiple locations will find this tender especially relevant. Given the emphasis on performance, the possibility of renewal after three years also presents a long-term growth opportunity for reliable service providers. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality, consistent catering services as part of a comprehensive contract management plan, along with strong logistical and operational efficiencies, will be well-placed to compete.

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Notice Title

Xavier Catholic Education Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Trust is putting the catering contracts for 15 of their primary schools to tender with contract start dates of 1st September 2025 (TBC with each school). The Trust will select their one preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The schools are: Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Holy Family Catholic Primary School St Alban's Catholic Primary School St Anne's Catholic Primary School St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School St Edmund's Catholic Primary School St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Redhill St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School St Francis' Catholic Primary School The Marist Catholic Primary School See Part 1 Document for more details. Current contractor: Twelve 15

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dab3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003333-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Clare Benbow
Contact Email
c.benbow@xaviercet.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1932582595

Buyer Location

Locality
CHERTSEY
Postcode
KT16 9LU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

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