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title: "Russell Education Trust Catering Tender"
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# Russell Education Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-971e82c6-98f7-403b-8b2b-83bb96aeb3ab

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## Summary

The Russell Education Trust (RET), a not-for-profit charitable trust operating five secondary schools in the United Kingdom, has completed a catering tender known as the "Russell Education Trust Catering Tender." This procurement, classified under school meals (CPV code 15894210), involved a total value of £1,805,363 and was conducted using a selective (restricted) procedure. The contract period began on 1 August 2018 and is set to conclude on 1 October 2023. The award was published on 10 October 2018, following its adjudication on 21 August 2018, and includes provisions for service delivery across regions including South East, South West, and London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering service providers, particularly those focusing on school meals and large-scale dining operations. Businesses suited to compete would include large suppliers with a proven track record in providing food services to educational institutions. The diverse requirements and scope of the contract may also allow for SMEs to engage, especially those with innovative solutions tailored to the education sector. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector catering should consider this successful tender to gain insights and strengthen their competitive strategies.

## Notice

The Russell Education Trust (RET); a not-for-profit charitable trust, operates 5 secondary schools including the schools to which this Tender Request refers to. RET schools enjoy an enviable reputation for high standards, based on good behaviour and exceptional teaching.All RET schools open with a founding cohort of Years 7's and each September another cohort is added until the school comprises years 7 - 11 secondary and years 12- 13 sixth form.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f14e6a0-31de-4547-8f0d-24177a7d0006 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,805,363 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,805,363 |
| 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 | RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | LEATHERHEAD |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT22 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Leatherhead South |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES; INNOVATE SERVICES; OLIVE DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f14e6a0-31de-4547-8f0d-24177a7d0006

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f14e6a0-31de-4547-8f0d-24177a7d0006
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155617
  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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