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title: "The Willink School ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WILLINK SCHOOL"
published: "2024-06-05"
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# The Willink School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE WILLINK SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-367b8bd9-a041-4a34-aec8-4969e61df2c0

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## Summary

The Willink School recently completed a tender process for catering services worth £2,032,104.32 in the School catering services category. The tender, conducted through a Restricted procedure, had a tender period ending on 23rd May 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st August 2024, lasting until 31st July 2029. The buying organisation was The Willink School located in Burghfield Common, UK, involved in this procurement stage. The selected supplier was Harrison Catering Services Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This tender by The Willink School creates an opportunity for SMEs in the food service industry, especially catering companies, to compete for a lucrative contract. Businesses based in the South East region of the UK may find this opportunity particularly attractive due to the specified delivery address. The contract period spanning five years offers a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, making it an appealing prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector.

## Notice

The Willink, based in Burghfield Common, is a vibrant community school for over 1,200 students aged 11-18.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7543fab-c9b6-42e2-afce-556693c59423 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,032,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,032,104 |
| 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 | THE WILLINK SCHOOL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 3XJ |
| 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 | Burghfield & Mortimer |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARRISON CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7543fab-c9b6-42e2-afce-556693c59423

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7543fab-c9b6-42e2-afce-556693c59423
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=866774766
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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