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title: "RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262"
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# RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262

Buyer: VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-994b801d-b3e9-4cde-a6ee-a03f26ce5c0c

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## Summary

The Valley Invicta Academies Trust is currently inviting tenders for catering services across eight schools in the Maidstone and Malling areas of Kent, with a total contract value of GBP 648,000. This tender, titled "RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262", is classified under the 'School meals' category. The tender period will close on 3rd January 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2020 and run until 31st July 2025. The purchasing process follows a selective procurement method, indicating a restricted procedure where only pre-qualified suppliers will be invited to submit tenders. 

Businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can tailor solutions to meet diverse needs, will find this opportunity particularly promising. As each school has specific requirements and budget responsibilities, there is potential for tailored service offerings. Local suppliers are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on community involvement and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable due to the scaling nature of services needed across the schools involved.

## Notice

Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) is tendering the catering services across four secondary schools and four primary schools based in the Maidstone and Malling areas of Kent. The secondary and primary schools are in separate tenders, both with a contract start date of August 2020. The primary schools are all in modern buildings with well equipped kitchens; combined sales turnover is circa GBP200,000 per annum. Whilst the Trust has core objectives for the tender each school has budget responsibility and each Head Teacher has specific requirements for their school. As a result these individual needs will need to be met as part of the tender process and 'one size will not fit all'. Local support and resources are an essential requirement for each of the schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0605210-b459-4f19-a74a-f74ef2c64287 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £648,000 |
| 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 | VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Grove Green & Vinters Park |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0605210-b459-4f19-a74a-f74ef2c64287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0605210-b459-4f19-a74a-f74ef2c64287
  25th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158743
  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

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