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title: "Swale Academies Trust Primary School Catering Tender"
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# Swale Academies Trust Primary School Catering Tender

Buyer: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-354da0f6-4f50-4cb3-9321-d753b0e1df1e

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## Summary

The Swale Academies Trust is currently seeking tenders for its Primary School Catering services through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. This process is active, with the tender title "Swale Academies Trust Primary School Catering Tender". The submission deadline for tenders is set for 7th March 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2017, running until 31st August 2022. This procurement is classified under the "School meals" service category and is based in the South East region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, especially those with experience in educational institutions. Businesses suitably equipped to manage fixed price agreements and capable of handling cash collection and banking activities will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will not only provide catering services but also contribute to the improvement of the school environment by reinvesting profits back into the trust's catering offerings.

## Notice

Since its creation in September 2010 Swale Academies Trust has become a strong and successful school improvement service, specialising in taking schools in Ofsted category and turning them into good schools.First and foremost Swale Academies Trust is about the provision and development of high quality leadership and management.Full contract objectives will be set out in the final specification but the following are set out as some basic initial requirements.See 9.0 above plusFixed price agreement with any profit from the whole group returned to the Trust; which will be used to reinvest into the school(s) catering services.Cash collection and/or banking by contractor (this is currently the case in most of the schools)Debt collection by Contractor (aided by School)Capital Investment where needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8158acb5-3a97-4486-9079-d195c24f40fa |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 1JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Homewood |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8158acb5-3a97-4486-9079-d195c24f40fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8158acb5-3a97-4486-9079-d195c24f40fa
  6th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138230
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swaleacademiestrust.org.uk

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