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Catering Services

CLIFTON ALL SAINTS ACADEMY

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03 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Catering Services was conducted by Clifton All Saints Academy, a public body located in Clifton, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000), involved a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The process has been completed, culminating in a contract award. Key dates include the contract signature on 20th May 2025. The awarded contract covers catering services within the UKH2 region, with the lot initially advertised including the provision to extend a three-year contract by two additional years.

This tender provides ample opportunities for business growth for enterprises specialising in school catering services, particularly those capable of on-site meal preparation. The focus on quality, delivery, customer service, and cost criteria suggests that companies delivering high service standards and cost-efficient solutions would be well-suited to compete. Hertfordshire Catering Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, reflecting the process's potential appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses aiming to expand within the educational sector or those new to public procurement might find similar opportunities beneficial for diversification or financial growth.

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Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

Procurement of school catering services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a school meals caterer, ideally willing to cook school meals on the school's site.

Options: 3 year contract with the option of a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£73,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months 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
CLIFTON ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
Contact Name
Susan Swain
Contact Email
sswain@cliftonallsaintsacademy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLIFTON
Postcode
SG17 5ES
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING

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