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title: "Catering for Nurseries"
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buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-05"
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# Catering for Nurseries

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2468386a-c293-4267-95d4-a04e773f748b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Catering for Nurseries," initiated by Thurrock Council, focuses on securing a qualified nursery meal provider to deliver healthy, nutritionally balanced hot and cold meals in the East of England. This contract, classified under Health services with a total value of £300,000, follows an open procurement method and was published on 5th February 2017. The tender period concluded on 15th December 2016, and the contract runs from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2021, reflecting an active status despite the contract having been awarded.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering and food services sector, especially those specialising in nutrition and health-focused meal provision for nurseries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have a promising chance to engage with this contract, paving the way for increased business growth and the ability to contribute to community services in the region.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this contract is to appoint an established nursery meal provider to provide healthy, nutritionally balanced hot and cold meals. Full details of the requirements are contained in the tender documents. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTRACT IS NOW AWARDED

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59871c1c-6d94-4532-bf87-9e8b8acef105 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | THURROCK |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2017 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59871c1c-6d94-4532-bf87-9e8b8acef105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59871c1c-6d94-4532-bf87-9e8b8acef105
  5th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237589149
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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