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title: "Catering contracts for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools"
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# Catering contracts for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools

Buyer: THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36cba163-f7c0-45de-b029-08352169ee4c

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## Summary

The tender for "Catering contracts for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools" was issued by The Sustainable Catering Consultancy, focusing on the provision of lunchtime catering services for three primary schools in Cambridge and March. The procurement method applied is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 24th February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024. The total value of the contract is estimated at £390,000, with applications invited from experienced caterers who can deliver high-quality meals to approximately 638 pupils across the schools.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for catering companies, particularly those specialising in services for educational institutions. Businesses adept in providing fresh, nutritious meals and with proven experience in school catering are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on increasing meal uptake and maintaining a high standard of service, companies that can demonstrate a robust management structure and adhere to TUPE regulations will be particularly attractive to the buyer. Interested suppliers can reach out to Peter Sulston at The Sustainable Catering Consultancy for further information on this opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of lunchtime catering services for three Cambridgeshire Primary Schools: St Philip's CofE Primary - Cambridge, 303 pupils Park Street CofE Primary - Cambridge, 110 pupils All Saints Inter Church Academy - March, 225 pupils The schools are looking for a caterer to commence services from 1st April 2021, to provide excellent lunches with a focus on fresh food, great service and increasing meal uptake. Caterers should have experience of catering in Primary schools and a management structure to support schools in Cambridge and March. TUPE will apply to these contracts, some staff belong to a local government pension scheme. Each school will have its own contract, please contact Peter Sulston to discuss this opportunity: peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 200668 Additional information: Tender documents are available from: info@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 200668

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3124b425-9476-4083-bab4-d7c220b514b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB24 8AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottenham |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS-SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3124b425-9476-4083-bab4-d7c220b514b5
- 11 Jan 2021 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b1ced0-3668-480e-9131-0d5dab3b1399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3124b425-9476-4083-bab4-d7c220b514b5
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b1ced0-3668-480e-9131-0d5dab3b1399
  11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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