--- title: "School Catering - Ospringe CofE Primary, Kent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2016-11-18" --- # School Catering - Ospringe CofE Primary, Kent Buyer: COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95e44918-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for school catering services at Ospringe Church of England Primary School in Kent was initiated on 22nd April 2016. The procurement authority, Commercial Services, sought a provider to deliver catering from 1st August 2016 to 31st July 2021. The tender was planned under an open procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with a total contract value of £260,000. The submission deadline was set for 26th May 2016. Due to the nature of the process, interested suppliers were required to express their interest electronically via the ProContract portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food services industry, especially those specialising in school catering. With a minimum contract value of £140,000, SMEs with a proven track record in delivering high-quality catering services in educational settings would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement stage indicates that businesses ready to meet the specific needs of schools and adhere to the necessary regulations could potentially benefit from this contract. ## Notice Ospringe Church of England Primary School current school meal catering contract expires 31st July 2016 and in accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations we are seeking a provider to operate the School Meals and catering requirements commencing 1st August 2016. The procurement process adopted is based upon the 'Open' Procedure, as detailed in 'The Public Contract Regulations 2015'. The Contracting Authority shall be Ospringe Church of England Primary School. Procurement Services Group has been commissioned by EduKent to manage the procurement process only on behalf of Ospringe Church of England Primary School. Additional information: Information about delivery location: Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane Ospringe Faversham Kent ME13 8TX Instructions to Suppliers: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. This email should be retained, as it will contain your direct link to the ProContract portal, for information purposes only the link is www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf DO NOT USE THIS LINK NOW. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1ad244-9818-4c4c-8631-ea8faef5d71c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £260,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1ad244-9818-4c4c-8631-ea8faef5d71c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1ad244-9818-4c4c-8631-ea8faef5d71c 22nd April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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