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title: "RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262"
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buyer: "VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262

Buyer: VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a47f3f-456e-4e3f-bf6d-605b049c5785

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Valley Invicta Academies Trust, which has awarded a contract titled "RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262" for school catering services in the South East of the United Kingdom. The award amount is £851,000, and the contract period runs from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method was selective with a restricted procedure above threshold, and the tender period ended on 25th November 2019. The award notice was published on 2nd February 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services in the education sector. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing high-quality catering solutions to schools would be particularly well-suited to compete, enhancing their growth potential within this market. The current contract is held by Cucina Restaurants Limited, but prospective suppliers may seek to establish relationships with contracting authorities for future opportunities.

## Notice

Award of the primary school catering tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1132fdc9-7427-4186-9065-5fbaa3665eb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £855,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £851,000 |
| 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 | VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Grove Green & Vinters Park |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUCINA RESTAURANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1132fdc9-7427-4186-9065-5fbaa3665eb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1132fdc9-7427-4186-9065-5fbaa3665eb3
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161319
  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://www.viat.org.uk

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