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title: "Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RIDGEWAY ACADEMY"
published: "2024-07-05"
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# Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: RIDGEWAY ACADEMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1378f92a-5185-4065-92fa-fb5058e7b8d6

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## Summary

The Ridgeway Academy has awarded a catering tender for school catering services. The tender, titled "Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender", had a value of £9,101,041.5 GBP and followed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract period for the service provision runs from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029. The procurement stage has concluded, and the successful bidder was Culinera Limited. The tender was issued in the East of England region.

This catering tender opportunity by Ridgeway Academy presents a chance for businesses, particularly in the food and catering industry, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender well-suited for competing due to the focus on innovative food services for schools. Businesses with expertise in school catering services and a capacity for long-term service provision may find this opportunity aligns with their growth objectives.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5222a0f6-fc05-4f0a-add0-755e11e1ac03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,101,041 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,101,041 |
| 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 | RIDGEWAY ACADEMY |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL7 2AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Haldens |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULINERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5222a0f6-fc05-4f0a-add0-755e11e1ac03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5222a0f6-fc05-4f0a-add0-755e11e1ac03
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=873406193
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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