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title: "Connect Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Connect Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a7656f-4ac6-46f2-acaf-e2a0699f94f1

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## Summary

The Connect Academy Trust has concluded a procurement process for catering services, with the tender titled "Connect Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender". The industry category is school catering services (CPV 55524000), and the service location is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 5,171,065.15, will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. Key dates include the award date of 12th February 2024, and the procurement stage is indicated as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the school catering sector, particularly SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing catering services would benefit from engaging with similar procurements to expand their service portfolio and establish long-term relationships with educational institutions. The nature of the procurement makes it ideal for businesses able to meet the sophisticated requirements of large-scale catering operations, allowing successful applicants to capitalise on steady, multi-year contracts.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Connect Academy Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab9592b-4784-42df-a391-fab1318e276b |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,171,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,171,065 |
| 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 | CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 8RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab9592b-4784-42df-a391-fab1318e276b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab9592b-4784-42df-a391-fab1318e276b
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=893244593
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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