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title: "Milton Keynes Council Day Nursery Catering - AWARD"
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# Milton Keynes Council Day Nursery Catering - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f3fc6c9-a510-4380-98e4-1b79ffe55948

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council is seeking to award a contract for a high-quality catering service specifically for its three Day Nurseries, with a focus on nutritious offerings that align with the ethos of the individual nurseries. The procurement process has been classified under school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender period has concluded, with the closing date for tenders set at 12 noon on 29th November 2016. The awarded contract will commence on 1st April 2017 and will extend for three years, concluding on 1st April 2020. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, aiming to ensure that the best value is attained.

This contracting opportunity can foster business growth for companies specialising in catering services, particularly those with expertise in providing tailored menus for children's nutrition and dietary needs. Businesses equipped to deliver flexible catering solutions and those that can demonstrate a commitment to quality and value are encouraged to participate. Large-scale suppliers like Acorn Childcare Ltd, who are already familiar with operating within similar frameworks, may find this tender particularly accessible and advantageous for expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council is seeking to procure a high quality, nutritious catering service that meets the needs of its three Day Nurseries. The service required will demonstrate a best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of the individual nurseries are supported. Please note the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon 29th November 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5cd4bf-fa28-469e-aee1-458f7dd003aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE |
| Locality | CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CHILDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5cd4bf-fa28-469e-aee1-458f7dd003aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5cd4bf-fa28-469e-aee1-458f7dd003aa
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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