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title: "Highworth Grammar School ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL"
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# Highworth Grammar School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19708418-f444-4568-8eee-161a4c750e29

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## Summary

The procurement process for this contract involved Highworth Grammar School in Ashford, South East England, seeking a contractor for catering services tailored to the needs of 1,535 students and 155 staff. The industry category was school catering services (CPV 55524000). The procurement followed a restrictive procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th July 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £1,754,503 GBP, commenced on 1st September 2024 and is set to conclude on 1st August 2029. The award notice, published on 25th July 2024, declared Cater Link Limited as the successful supplier.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for firms experienced in providing innovative and comprehensive catering services in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, although the awarded supplier, Cater Link Limited, is a large-scale provider. The contract offers an extended period of stable income and the potential for the contractor to introduce new service elements and enhancements within the school's environment. Businesses capable of offering quality, flexibility, and creativity in their catering solutions would have found this contract particularly suitable.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service not only within the existing facilities, but also by developing and extending the service available to the 1,535 students on roll and 155 teaching and support staff. The school 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/6b47c6f7-b2ce-4d3f-9e93-159d8b43c4e5 |
| 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 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,754,503 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,754,503 |
| 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 | HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 8UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Furley |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b47c6f7-b2ce-4d3f-9e93-159d8b43c4e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b47c6f7-b2ce-4d3f-9e93-159d8b43c4e5
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=878073918
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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