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title: "The Circle Trust - Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CIRCLE TRUST"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# The Circle Trust - Catering Tender

Buyer: THE CIRCLE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8423d0f3-ca8a-445e-bbf7-1194c4124361

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## Summary

The Circle Trust is inviting tenders for the "The Circle Trust - Catering Tender," which requires the provision of high-quality catering services for its 8 primary and 2 secondary schools located in Wokingham, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for bid submissions set for 20th December 2024, at 12:00 PM. The total contract value is GBP 6,141,755, and the contract period will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. This tender, classified under CPV code 55524000 for school catering services, follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, ensuring that only pre-qualified businesses are invited to bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can deliver efficient and high-quality solutions tailored to the educational sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, offering a chance for growth and development in this sector. Companies that can demonstrate reliability, experience in school catering, and an ability to operate within the stipulated contract period will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The contract requires excellent catering services to be delivered to all schools within The Circle Trust (8 primary and 2 secondary schools at present) - based in Wokingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3937ea0-fd4a-4cd1-b40e-a4c75d601626 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | £6,141,755 |
| 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 | THE CIRCLE TRUST |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1SS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Wescott |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3937ea0-fd4a-4cd1-b40e-a4c75d601626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3937ea0-fd4a-4cd1-b40e-a4c75d601626
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wokingham:-School-catering-services./355J96W4XR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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