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title: "Thornton Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL"
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# Thornton Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6212a2bd-585a-4c22-ae1f-361d07a383aa

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## Summary

Thornton Primary School is seeking a supplier to provide catering services, with the tender titled "Thornton Primary School ~ Catering Tender". This procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, classified by CPV code 55524000. The school is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Presently, the procurement is in the Tender stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 31st January 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2030. The procurement method being employed is a restricted procedure, reflecting a selective approach for qualified suppliers. The total contract value is estimated at £750,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, specifically those capable of delivering comprehensive school catering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. The restricted procedure suggests that the competition is likely to focus on quality and capacity, thus favouring established businesses with a demonstrated ability to deliver consistent and reliable catering solutions. Suppliers with experience in the education sector and a robust operational base in the West Midlands region would be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Thornton Primary School.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3628d273-fb37-4046-9c7e-df73c038cc34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B8 2LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ward End |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3628d273-fb37-4046-9c7e-df73c038cc34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3628d273-fb37-4046-9c7e-df73c038cc34
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./563N22U65H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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