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Wensum Trust - Outsourced Catering Services

Wensum Trust

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07 Feb 2025 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wensum Trust is seeking a single supplier to provide outsourced catering services to its member schools across Norfolk. This tender, falling under the category of "Catering services (CPV 55520000)", is currently in the tender stage. The procurement process is open and candidates are invited to submit electronic or written applications via multiquote.com. The anticipated contract period is 1800 days, with an initial duration of 36 months and an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4 April 2025, followed by the award period commencing on the same date. The geographical scope of the tender includes schools in Norwich, North Norfolk, and rural areas, specifically targeting postal code NR6 5SB in Norfolk.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services. Ideal candidates would include companies with a robust portfolio in educational catering, possessing the necessary accreditations and quality standards. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly within the educational field, enhancing their credentials and gaining recurring revenue from a stable client. Given the comprehensive nature of the service required, this opportunity is particularly suited for well-organised firms capable of managing multi-site operations efficiently across the specified locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wensum Trust - Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Wensum Trust are looking for a single supplier to provide catering services for their member schools across the Norfolk area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wensum Trust are looking for a single supplier to provide catering services for their member schools across the Norfolk area. The Wensum Trust is made up of 12 schools arranged in three geographical hubs - Norwich, North Norfolk and Rural; the schools included in this contract, and those that will be visited during the site visits are listed below: Acle Academy South Walsham Road, Acle, NR13 3ER Alderman Peel High Market Lane, Wells next the Sea, NR23 1RB Arden Grove Infant Cottinghams Drive, Hellesdon, NR6 6QE Burnham Market Primary Friars Lane, Burnham Market, PE31 8JA Firside Junior School Middleton's Lane, Hellesdon, NR6 5NF Garrick Green Infant Garrick Green, Norwich, NR6 7AL Heather Avenue Infant Heather Avenue, Hellesdon, NR6 6LT Hellesdon High and Sixth Form 187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, NR6 5SB Kinsale Infant & Junior (separate buildings) Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon, NR6 5SG Lodge Lane Infant Lodge Lane, Old Catton, NR6 7HL Wells-next-the-Sea Primary Polka Road, We

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-04dcff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004253-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

55520000 - Catering services

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
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wensum Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR6 5SB
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Hellesdon South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

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