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title: "RM&C/2019/244"
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# RM&C/2019/244

Buyer: FORT PITT THOMAS AVELING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-087540c5-c7e5-4dd0-b3ea-2f52e18e693d

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## Summary

The tender titled "RM&C/2019/244" is being issued by the Fort Pitt Thomas Aveling Trust for two primary schools and three secondary schools located in Medway, Kent. This contract, part of the school catering services category and valued at £3,250,000, is currently in the award stage after successfully concluding the tender process. The restricted procurement method was applied, with the tender period closing on 30 May 2019 and the contract period set to run from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and food services sector. Companies that specialise in providing school meals and catering services would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in this contract could lead to potential growth as it encompasses multiple educational institutions, allowing effective scaling of services and potentially leading to further contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

This tender is for one lot consisting of two primary schools and three secondary schools in Medway, Kent. The schools all have separate requirements under the main tender documentation of the Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7c8568-ce8f-4479-b3b9-990882d5160e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORT PITT THOMAS AVELING TRUST |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 6TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Fort Pitt |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7c8568-ce8f-4479-b3b9-990882d5160e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7c8568-ce8f-4479-b3b9-990882d5160e
  25th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN159972
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://fptaacademies.org.uk/

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