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title: "Zenith Multi Academy Trust"
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buyer: "ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Zenith Multi Academy Trust

Buyer: ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36d45057-d113-490e-a4e8-da410a1697a6

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## Summary

The Zenith Multi Academy Trust has completed a tender process for school catering services, valued at £5,060,000. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2026. The tender, which aimed to appoint a contractor that can innovate in providing exciting new food concepts for schools, concluded on 29th January 2021. This contract relates to the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those that specialise in catering services and have expertise in providing tailored solutions for dietary requirements in educational settings. Companies with innovative food concepts and proven experience in school catering would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on diversity in pupil tastes underscores the importance of creativity in service design, opening doors for SMEs looking to grow within the education sector.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebd69f-e211-4089-9808-e3326b8721f7 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,060,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,060,000 |
| 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 | ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| 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

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2021 at 11:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebd69f-e211-4089-9808-e3326b8721f7
- 28 Feb 2021 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebd69f-e211-4089-9808-e3326b8721f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebd69f-e211-4089-9808-e3326b8721f7
  28th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=573535730
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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