Tender

Richard Challoner School

ACE ADVICE LTD

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

ACE ADVICE LTD is managing a procurement process for school catering services at Richard Challoner School in New Malden, Surrey. This tender process falls under the Light Touch Regime and follows a Restricted procedure. The procurement is in the Tender stage with an ending date for submissions on 10th March 2025. The contract period is for 1080 days with potential renewals of up to two additional 12-month periods. The estimated value of the contract is £2,000,000, and the services required include breakfast, break, and lunch for 1079 students. Key dates include the invitation date for the second stage on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence. With a significant contract value and an extended service period, it is especially suitable for companies with experience in school environments and large-scale catering. The procurement process will evaluate both quality and price, with a 60/40 weighting respectively, allowing well-prepared businesses with strong presentation and solid references to stand out. The procurement also specifies a selective method, aiming for a competitive and fair selection of between four and six candidates.

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Notice Title

Richard Challoner School

Notice Description

A catering contract for a secondary school with 1079 students

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is procurement of school catering services. The process will be managed under the Light Touch Regime. The school provides a breakfast, break and lunch service to the students.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods to be agreed by both parties in writing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004092-2025
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 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
ACE ADVICE LTD
Contact Name
Lizzie Fowell
Contact Email
elisabeth.fowell@iscc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7876234377

Buyer Location

Locality
OSWESTRY
Postcode
SY10 8EN
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Llanymynech
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

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