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title: "ITT for the provision of catering services to Cambridge Primary Education Trust"
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# ITT for the provision of catering services to Cambridge Primary Education Trust

Buyer: PAN CONSULTING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-279a3829-d1e1-4d4e-9e97-356e7b99cd26

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for providing catering services to the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET), a consortium of four primary schools in the Histon and Trumpington areas of Cambridgeshire, with over 1,000 pupils in total. The buying organisation, Pan Consulting, published the tender on 17th July 2018, and the portal for submission closed on 4th September 2018. The procurement method employed was an open procedure exceeding the financial threshold, with a total contract value of £300,000. The contract period is set to start on 29th October 2018 and will run until 31st October 2021, and it classifies under the service industry category of 'School meals.'

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth for catering firms with experience in educational settings, particularly those capable of engaging effectively with children and staff in a school environment. Businesses that demonstrate a passion for quality food and a commitment to building positive relationships with the community will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The ideal candidates will possess the ability to tailor menu offerings and create enjoyable dining experiences, thereby fostering a vibrant dining atmosphere that aligns with the primary schools' family and community-oriented values.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide Catering Services to Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET). A group of four primary schools within the Histon and Trumpington areas of Cambridgeshire with a combined pupil roll number in excess of 1,000. This Trust is looking for a caterer who will make every effort to engage with the pupils and staff, who genuinely cares about the food it serves and the catering staff they employ. They are looking to achieve genuinely great food, that pupils choose to take, engaging staff and a buzzing dining hall. Additional information: Caterers must have experience in providing catering services to multiple group primary schools. Genuinely great food, a strong local management presence and the ability to develop engaging relationships with all stakeholders is paramount. The schools are all village primaries, family and community values are upheld and fostered. A caterer that can tailor menus, develop dining experiences and engage children, parents and staff are required in order to be successful. Please feel free to request more information or to if you wish to discuss this opportunity contact catherine@conselho.co.uk M: 07584 655 551. T: 01488 505018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0a80c8-60cc-43ec-ada1-8dd85808c04a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,500 |
| 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 | PAN CONSULTING |
| Locality | EASTBURY, HUNGERFORD |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG17 7JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Lambourn |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PABULUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0a80c8-60cc-43ec-ada1-8dd85808c04a
- 18 Jul 2018 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fa1111-e00e-4a42-8370-3eedef4345cc
- 17 Jul 2018 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fa1111-e00e-4a42-8370-3eedef4345cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0a80c8-60cc-43ec-ada1-8dd85808c04a
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fa1111-e00e-4a42-8370-3eedef4345cc
  18th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.conselho.co.uk

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