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title: "Framework for the Provision of School Catering Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of School Catering Services

Buyer: MEDWAY COMMERCIAL GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48ab2797-3aab-4e83-b90d-499745e47dd8

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## Summary

Medway Commercial Group Limited is seeking qualified contractors for the "Framework for the Provision of School Catering Services", aimed at providing comprehensive catering solutions for schools in and around the Medway area. The procurement is currently in the award stage, as contracts are to be finalised through a call-off process which will run from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2023. The deadline for submitting tenders was March 22, 2019, and the project falls under the school catering services industry category throughout the regions of Medway, Kent, and Bexley.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses involved in catering, particularly those with experience in educational environments and a commitment to promoting healthy eating initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for competition through a mini competition process among contractors for individual contracts. Successful participation in this framework could enhance a company's portfolio and lead to long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Medway Commercial Group Limited on behalf of schools in and around the Medway area is seeking applications from suitably qualified and interested contractors to be included on a framework for the provision of a full catering service for schools. We are looking for providers who can offer a full and efficient catering service for schools supporting them in developing a 'Whole school approach to healthy eating'. The Contracting Authority will award contracts via a call off process for the provision of single sites, multi academy trusts (MAT) or small groups of schools to a framework member via a mini competition process. The proposed framework will be awarded for an initial period of three years and will have the option to extend for a further year. This Framework Agreement allows a contracting authority to call off the provision of services by placing an order with the contractor, which shall form a separate service contract. This framework covers all schools within Medway, Kent, Bexley and the Kent County where it is logistically possible. Interested providers are asked to familiarise themselves with the attached documentation and return any completed responses to procurement@mcgsolutions.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a990686-81ec-4039-b2f8-36fe7bf7ff4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COMMERCIAL GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 8DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Furley |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACCENT VCATERING SERVICES; ASPENS SERVICES; CATER LINK; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.; EDWARDS AND WARD; HARRISON CATERING SERVICES; INDEPENDENT CATERING MANAGEMENT LTD T/A INDEPENDENT CATERING; ISS MEDICLEAN; NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING; PABULUM; PRINCIPALS BY CH&CO T/A PRINCIPALS; THE ALLIANCE IN PARTNERSHIP GROUP OF COMPANIES T/A THE CONTRACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a990686-81ec-4039-b2f8-36fe7bf7ff4b
- 15 Feb 2019 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92093dd-d882-435a-a5d9-241c4ecb0611

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a990686-81ec-4039-b2f8-36fe7bf7ff4b
  25th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92093dd-d882-435a-a5d9-241c4ecb0611
  15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/feb77608-8512-4230-b321-406e0ab5f5a9
  Selection Questionaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54906519-aedd-4ad7-8c35-68245a8720e9
  Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3adffdc3-7064-441d-b796-9d62baf326cd
  Catering ITT Answer Booklet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93881665-bc07-4cbf-9661-620c2793457d
  Catering 'Call Off' Answer Booklet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf3eeb28-be0b-4127-9f17-dafd847f01f8
  Service Credits
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed4a738f-b57d-4e8b-a6e6-deeb90c0e0d6
  Catering Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3adaf320-ffcc-4a1f-8d31-c4745d1680ef
  Catering ITT Instructions

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