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title: "Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND"
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# Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eab2b34-330d-42fc-a4a0-3797294e37eb

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## Summary

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is inviting tenders for school catering services under the title "Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender." This procurement process is categorised under the services industry with a focus on school catering services (CPV: 55524000). The geographic location for the delivery of these services is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and the tender period concludes on 31st January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and end on 31st July 2030. Notably, the procurement method being employed is a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure, with the total contract value estimated at £1,020,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution, enhancing their portfolio and business growth potential in the public sector. The Royal National College for the Blind, as a leading specialist residential college for visually impaired individuals, offers a unique and rewarding environment for businesses committed to high-quality service delivery and social impact.

## Notice

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK's leading specialist residential College of further education for people with a visual impairment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4220f1-ec25-48c8-ad9a-8a84e5cf1a4d |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,020,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR1 1DT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Holmer |
| Westminster constituency | North Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4220f1-ec25-48c8-ad9a-8a84e5cf1a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4220f1-ec25-48c8-ad9a-8a84e5cf1a4d
  16th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hereford:-School-catering-services./U7PPC4H77N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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