--- title: "PQQ for Catering Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "POLYMAT" published: "2019-02-11" --- # PQQ for Catering Contract Buyer: POLYMAT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1ad791-917e-4e63-8a04-0b1624570d84.json) ## Summary The POLYMAT, an education authority responsible for a multi-academy trust, is conducting a PQQ for a catering contract aimed at its schools in Thamesmead, London. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 11 March 2019. The contract is intended to be awarded on 1 May 2019, with services commencing from 1 September 2019. The industry category encompasses canteen services and school catering services, and potential contractors are invited to submit their proposals accordingly. This tender presents significant opportunities for catering companies specialising in institutional food services, particularly those experienced in school catering. Established firms and new entrants alike can benefit from this competitive bidding process, which seeks to enhance the dining experience for students while promoting partnerships within the local community. Interested businesses should prepare for a detailed application to meet the evaluation criteria set forth by POLYMAT, ensuring they offer innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of the schools involved. ## 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. The Trust strongly believes that partnership, collaboration and school to school support is the key to success. We expect all schools to share the same core values and relentless focus on achievement, progress and outcomes. Academies included in the tender Academy Name Address Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, London SE28 8RF Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Student Roll 1,200 when full. Starting with 240 and growing by this number until full. Year Groups 7-11 Predicted turnover when full (Year 1) PS200,000 (PS40,000) Breakfast service from 7.30am Morning Break time to be confirmed Lunch 1 sitting, time to be confirmed 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 1 May 2019 for a commencement date of 1 September 2019. 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/35493eee-105a-4777-8fd4-30209b6f375d | | 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 | 11 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Mar 2019 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55510000 - Canteen services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2019 at 16:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35493eee-105a-4777-8fd4-30209b6f375d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35493eee-105a-4777-8fd4-30209b6f375d 11th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ae34b4b-384c-4192-bc62-5d9d2219e5b6 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ## Notice URLs - http://www.woolwichpoly.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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