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title: "S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S)"
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# S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2738820f-22cd-4dfa-b6ac-e75e4618c9ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender," initiated by Services for Schools Ltd (S4S), took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under school catering services, employed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was completed on 8 April 2022, with a contract value of £3,614,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027, showcasing a substantial opportunity for long-term engagement with educational institutions.

This catering tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing school meal services, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational catering. The engagement in this tender allows suppliers to establish ongoing relationships with multiple schools within the cluster, potentially expanding their customer base in the educational sector. Companies that can offer nutritious, cost-effective menu options while demonstrating capacity for large-scale delivery would stand a good chance of competing successfully in similar future tenders.

## Notice

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a Lotted tender process for eight Schools, known as Cluster 8.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f0a29-1c78-4aa2-96c0-57ad19168360 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,614,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,614,000 |
| 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 | SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S) |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 06:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f0a29-1c78-4aa2-96c0-57ad19168360

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f0a29-1c78-4aa2-96c0-57ad19168360
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=708874071
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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