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title: "The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22d74597-fe59-4bce-a588-d15d9597a5f4

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## Summary

The Highcrest Academy, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is inviting tenders for its school catering services, aiming to provide innovative and varied food options for its 1065 students and 145 staff members. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and falls under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV: 55524000). The procurement is being conducted using a restricted procedure, indicating a selective method where suppliers will be shortlisted. The deadline for tender submission is 21st February 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2030. The estimated value of the contract is £1,347,833.70.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. Due to the selective nature of the procurement method, experienced contractors with a strong track record in delivering high-quality catering services, particularly those capable of introducing fresh food concepts and catering to diverse dietary needs, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing an excellent chance for growth and long-term partnership with The Highcrest Academy.

## Notice

The Highcrest Academy is a Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Moving from a 'fresh start' school in 2001 to gaining its specialist status in Technology in 2006, The school converted to an academy in 2011. 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 for the 1065 students on roll and 145 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f8f4f-3393-483d-af0c-8aafc2cbaeb6 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,347,833 |
| 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 | THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY |
| Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP13 7NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Totteridge and Bowerdean |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f8f4f-3393-483d-af0c-8aafc2cbaeb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f8f4f-3393-483d-af0c-8aafc2cbaeb6
  10th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Buckinghamshire:-School-catering-services./9EG43CX344
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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