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title: "Catering services Wethersfield, Essex"
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buyer: "CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)"
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# Catering services Wethersfield, Essex

Buyer: CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0028c48e-e238-46f3-a8c1-af9af302d073

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## Summary

Clearsprings Group (Ready Homes) is seeking a catering supplier for the provision of catering services in Wethersfield, Essex, specifically in the Braintree area. This project falls under the catering services industry category, with procurement at the tender stage. The tender requires the provision of three meals per day, 365 days a year, for 800 service users, with an emphasis on procuring local food and employing local staff. This tender is conducted through a selective, negotiated procedure with key dates including the tender closing on 3rd May 2025, and the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £4,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in large-scale catering services, especially those that can meet the high demands of continuous meal provision and have experience in managing food procurement and staff hiring locally. Businesses that can demonstrate high standards through the selection process and quality questionnaires, and those willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), are well-suited to compete. Given the scale and long-term nature of the contract, this tender could significantly enhance business growth and open up avenues for future collaboration with Clearsprings Group (Ready Homes) in other service areas.

## Notice

We are seeking a catering supplier for the provision of catering services across Wethersfield, Braintree. This will include: *3 meals per day 365 day per year for 800 service users *Procuring local food where possible *Providing necessary equipment *Hiring local staff where possible This is a consolidated two-stage process. Each potential supplier must meet the standards set out within the selection questionnaire and sign an NDA. Suppliers will then be required to complete a set of quality questions and pricing. Please note due to the nature of our work there is plenty of scope to become an approved supplier and bid for multiple services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc6945-6836-49ee-a19b-373d163687ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES) |
| Locality | RAYLEIGH |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS6 7XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Lodge |
| Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc6945-6836-49ee-a19b-373d163687ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc6945-6836-49ee-a19b-373d163687ed
  4th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Rayleigh:-Catering-services./9FT7M2X52E
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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