Award

School Chef Educator Programme

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Thurrock Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, culminated in the award of the "School Chef Educator Programme" contract. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the food management skills of school kitchen teams and leaders, falls under the services category and took place in the UKH32 region of the United Kingdom. The process adhered to the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, allowing for a direct award. This contract, signed on 18th August 2025 and valued at £33,000, is set to run until 31st March 2027, with key documentation published on 15th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in training services, specifically those with expertise in educational programme delivery within school environments. Businesses such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on vocational education and those geared towards enhancing public sector food culture and standards would find this engagement particularly suitable. With CHEFS IN SCHOOLS, a VCSE and SME, having been successful in securing this award, similar organisations can find encouragement and a framework for tailoring their bids in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Title

School Chef Educator Programme

Notice Description

A training programme for school kitchen teams and senior leaders to improve their knowledge and expertise on effectively managing their kitchen team, food culture & standards and food education within their schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056487-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEFS IN SCHOOLS

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