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title: "B4S Catering Framework for schools"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60379bb9-1d26-4140-a253-dabb75858297"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "B4SCHOOLS LTD"
published: "2017-09-15"
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# B4S Catering Framework for schools

Buyer: B4SCHOOLS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60379bb9-1d26-4140-a253-dabb75858297

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by B4Schools Ltd, focuses on a framework for catering services to schools, titled "B4S Catering Framework for schools." This initiative falls under the school catering services category and is primarily located in the South East and London regions of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method involved a tender period that concluded on 30 August 2017, with an awarded contract value of £25 million, valid from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2021. The contract is now in the award stage as of 13 September 2017, securing key suppliers for the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative catering solutions tailored for educational institutions. Businesses specialising in sustainable food sourcing, bespoke meal planning, or nutritional education would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. With the contract aimed at providing essential services to schools over a four-year period, companies that align with the framework's objectives can establish valuable long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Framework of compliant contractors to provide catering services to schools via mini tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ec1df7-9bb5-436c-b607-958ff263039d |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | B4SCHOOLS LTD |
| Locality | BECKENHAM |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR3 1RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Beckenham Town & Copers Cope |
| Westminster constituency | Beckenham and Penge |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | CATERING ACADEMY; COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS; HARRISON CATERING SERVICES; INDEPENDENT CATERING; INTERSERVE (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING; OLIVE DINING; PABULUM; THE CONTRACT DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ec1df7-9bb5-436c-b607-958ff263039d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ec1df7-9bb5-436c-b607-958ff263039d
  15th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP147035
  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.mytenders.org.uk

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