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title: "School Catering Services - WASP Cluster"
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# School Catering Services - WASP Cluster

Buyer: WASP CLUSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a3fc407-4747-46ae-aed9-d0661c75d6d0

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## Summary

The WASP Cluster, located in Ely, England, has completed a public procurement process for a fully managed catering service to serve five schools within the Cluster. This procurement, classified under school catering services (CPV Code: 55524000), was conducted using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £650,000. The contract period is set to commence on 15th October 2018 and will conclude on 14th October 2021. The tendering process ended on 1st January 2018, with the award published on 4th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food service and catering industry, particularly for those specialising in school meal provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts due to their ability to offer personalised services tailored to local needs. Companies with experience in educational catering or those looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector should consider exploring future opportunities associated with the WASP Cluster and similar contracts.

## Notice

The WASP Cluster wish to procure the services of a contractor who will provide a fully managed catering service for all five schools within the Cluster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b363ae40-dc29-4cd0-a992-5fe3814281e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | WASP CLUSTER |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB6 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Downham Villages |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T(N)S CATERING MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b363ae40-dc29-4cd0-a992-5fe3814281e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b363ae40-dc29-4cd0-a992-5fe3814281e3
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL154865
  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.robertarkenstall.co.uk

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