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title: "Sharnbrook Academy Federation ~ Tender for Catering Services"
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buyer: "SHARNBROOK ACADEMY FEDERATION"
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# Sharnbrook Academy Federation ~ Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: SHARNBROOK ACADEMY FEDERATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223cc51d-bb5b-475a-8f81-5eb99accfee3

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## Summary

The Sharnbrook Academy Federation has completed a tender for catering services, which was initiated on 1st January 2021. This procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, with an estimated contract value of £4,199,530. The contract is expected to run from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2025. The procurement process employed was a selective (restricted) procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13th November 2020. The provision of services is required across five schools located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for catering services presents significant business growth potential for catering companies, especially those with experience in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this a suitable avenue to compete in, given the scale of the contract spanning multiple establishments. Providers specialising in school meals, hospitality, and nutritious food options will likely be well-positioned to offer competitive bids that align with the Sharnbrook Academy Federation's objectives of delivering outstanding educational support to its students.

## Notice

SAF is a Multi-Academy Trust that exists to provide an outstanding education for all students, 'putting their progress at the heart of everything we do'. SAF consists of 5 schools - all of which are included within this OJEU tender. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within SAF which currently includes before school (Sharnbrook), morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd65ecd-1bbe-4766-822a-320ff14d9188 |
| 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 | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,199,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,199,530 |
| 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 | SHARNBROOK ACADEMY FEDERATION |
| Locality | SHARNBROOK |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK44 1JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Sharnbrook |
| Westminster constituency | North Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 1 Jan 2021 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd65ecd-1bbe-4766-822a-320ff14d9188

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd65ecd-1bbe-4766-822a-320ff14d9188
  1st January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=556973035
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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