--- title: "School Catering for Great Chart Primary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2016-11-18" --- # School Catering for Great Chart Primary School Buyer: COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b1544e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is managed by Commercial Services, seeking to contract a provider for school catering services for Great Chart Primary School, located in Singleton, Ashford, Kent. The tender titled "School Catering for Great Chart Primary School" is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 1 April 2016. The contractual arrangement is anticipated to commence on 1 September 2016 and will run until 31 July 2019, with a total contract value of £600,000. The procurement method follows an 'Open' Procedure as per the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in catering services, particularly those that can meet the specific needs of educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity well-suited for their offerings, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Interested businesses should ensure readiness to register and submit their proposals electronically via the specified ProContract portal, adhering to the outlined procedures to avoid disqualification. ## Notice Great Chart Primary School is situated in the heart of Singleton, Ashford, Kent. Ashford is a growth town, partly due to its easy access to Europe via the Channel Tunnel and the International Station. Whilst some children come from the village of Great Chart, most live in Singleton. The school is two-form entry and three-form entry in two year groups only, consisting of 16 classes and is presently oversubscribed. Great Chart Primary School's current school meals and catering contract expires at the end of this school year (2015) and in accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations we are seeking a provider to operate the School Meals and catering requirements commencing September 2016. The procurement process adopted is based upon the 'Open' Procedure, as detailed in 'The Public Contract Regulations 2015'. Additional information: Information about delivery location: Great Chart Primary School, Hoxton Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB United Kingdom Instructions to Suppliers: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. This email should be retained, as it will contain your direct link to the ProContract portal, for information purposes only the link is www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf DO NOT USE THIS LINK NOW. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648b3d1-fee4-495a-8419-fa388a8b2928 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648b3d1-fee4-495a-8419-fa388a8b2928 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648b3d1-fee4-495a-8419-fa388a8b2928 25th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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