--- title: "PQQ For Catering Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "POLYMAT" published: "2021-02-10" --- # PQQ For Catering Contract Buyer: POLYMAT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40e33a7a-38aa-4d55-9a5b-5da71b761bdf.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the *PQQ For Catering Contract* initiated by POLYMAT, a multi-academy trust located in Thamesmead, London. This tender falls under the category of *School catering services* and is currently in the planning stage. A crucial milestone is the engagement end date set for the 9th of March 2021, with the contract expected to be awarded on the 10th of May 2021, for commencement on the 1st of August 2021. The tender aims to provide catering services to schools including Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses seeking to expand their reach within the education sector. Companies specialising in school meals, particularly those adept at delivering diverse, healthy menus for large groups of students, will find this tender especially relevant. The competitive nature of this procurement encourages engaged and organised service providers, making it ideal for businesses that can efficiently manage catering operations in an academic environment. ## Notice PolyMAT became a multi academy trust on the 1 August 2014. The MAT is committed to providing an outstanding education to all children, of all ages in Thamesmead and the surrounding areas. It is important that all schools in the MAT retain their own identity and that they actively promote this in the local community and encourage earned autonomy. The MAT will work hard to forge partnerships that mean all schools work collectively. Academies included in the tender: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, London SE28 8RF Student Roll 1,200 when full. Expecting 720 in September 2021and growing by 24 each year until full. Year Groups 7-11 Predicted turnover when full PS250,000 * A hot and cold breakfast provision between 7.30 - 8.30am * A free snack at breaktime (10.50-11.05am) that is included in the daily meal price * Family dining at lunchtime (no canteen service) (12.45 - 1.25pm) to comprise either a healthy delicious meat or fish option, alongside a comparable vegetarian meal. Fresh salad or vegetables to accompany the meal. A cold or warm dessert that can be placed on the dining tables in advance of service. Jugs of water also to be placed on the dining tables, in advance of service. One student per table will collect the food and any leftovers will be returned at the end of service. * It is paramount that the Chef understands creating tasty food that is delicious and is relevant to the needs/wants of our students. * A quick lunch service is required where 2 year groups will eat at the same time and straight after another year group will eat. This means the catering team must be highly organised and efficient. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT Student Roll Currently 1,549 and expected to remain fairly constant. Year Groups 7-13 Predicted turnover PS300,000 Breakfast service from 7.30am Morning Break from 10.30am Lunch 1 sitting commencing at 12.30pm * A hot and cold breakfast provision between 7.30-7.15am * Cafeteria style, healthy snacks at breaktime (10.30 - 10.50am) * Cafeteria style lunches with one hot meat/fish main course and a vegetarian alternative. Also available pasta, jacket potatoes with various fillings and a salad bar. One dessert per day. * Healthy drinks should be available for pupils. * A sandwich bar open at break and lunchtime. * Two outside sandwich pods for break and lunchtime. * A cafe style provision for staff and visitors that should be manned from 7.00 - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Food should include paninis, sandwiches, pastries, fruit and chocolate bars. PolyMAT is placing the school's catering contract out to competitive tender by inviting professional catering companies to bid for the contract. The contract will be awarded following due process on the 10 May 2021 for a commencement date of 1 August 2021. The contract will be awarded to one company. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7724b9-6a42-483c-b69a-5d15abcb85f7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLYMAT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE28 8AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Thamesmead Moorings | | Westminster constituency | Erith and Thamesmead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2021 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7724b9-6a42-483c-b69a-5d15abcb85f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7724b9-6a42-483c-b69a-5d15abcb85f7 10th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f67b6b0-2e1d-4007-857a-103f120a96b0 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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