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title: "Queen Elizabeth Grammer School Catering Service Tender"
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buyer: "QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL"
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# Queen Elizabeth Grammer School Catering Service Tender

Buyer: QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78a638e9-0cb0-466e-bf5d-b09fc542580c

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Faversham, Kent has successfully completed the tender process for its catering service, titled "Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Catering Service Tender". This procurement falls under the school meals category within the services industry and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The award was made to Cucina Restaurants Limited, with the contract set to run from 1st August 2019 to 31st August 2024. The tender-related activities were concluded on 8th March 2019, with the award notice published on 31st July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food services sector, particularly those specialising in catering for educational institutions. Companies capable of providing high-quality, nutritious meal options tailored to the needs of students would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. With over 980 students enrolled at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, the demand for reliable and creative catering solutions is high, making this a lucrative avenue for growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the industry.

## Notice

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is an outstanding [Ofsted rating 2015] forward thinking school based in Faversham, Kent which aims to provide an education for life for all students within a caring supportive environment. We offer an enjoyable, successful and enriching experience aimed to stimulate and engage all.Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was established in 1576 and became a co-educational school in the current site in 1967The total number of students has risen from 870 in 2011 to 980 at the start of the 2017 academic year. Each year group from Year 7 to 11 is full and waiting lists are in operation. There are 240 students in the sixth form. For the start of the 2017 academic year, Queen Elizabeth's was once again one of the most oversubscribed schools in Kent, with almost 500 applicants for the 140 available places in Year 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9c4b8b-ae82-4b61-bd91-016ff98c2b6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,292,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,292,796 |
| 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 | QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Locality | FAVERSHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME13 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUCINA RESTAURANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9c4b8b-ae82-4b61-bd91-016ff98c2b6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9c4b8b-ae82-4b61-bd91-016ff98c2b6f
  31st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157805
  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.rmandcconsultants.co.uk

## Provenance

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