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title: "Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a354d33-d58e-4744-b48a-4fc7912162af

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## Summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has issued a tender for catering services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender," is in the selective procurement method with a contract value of £24,606,810. The tender deadline is set for August 30, 2024, with the contract period starting on August 1, 2025, and ending on July 31, 2030. This presents an opportunity for interested businesses to partner with the Trust and provide catering services to their family of schools.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing catering services to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Trust, acting as the buying organisation, aims to appoint a partner(s) to deliver high-quality catering services to enhance the educational experience for students. Businesses interested in long-term contracts for school catering services in the services industry category should consider engaging with the tender process to explore growth opportunities within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking to appoint partner(s) for the provision of catering services, to our family of schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0b5d6-2d56-4760-aa4c-060f6d1e375f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,606,810 |
| 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 | THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 6NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Chatham and Aylesford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2024 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0b5d6-2d56-4760-aa4c-060f6d1e375f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0b5d6-2d56-4760-aa4c-060f6d1e375f
  19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-School-catering-services./Q39J3Q757N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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