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title: "South West Essex Community Education Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# South West Essex Community Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b2aad44-90ae-4fdf-97ac-be31927a50e0

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## Summary

The South West Essex Community Education Trust is currently seeking tenders for a catering contract valued at £4,250,000 for three secondary schools in the East of England. This selective procurement process, following a restricted procedure, is at the tender stage and has a submission deadline of 18 March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2022 and will run until 31 August 2027. The schools involved include William Edwards School in Grays, Marshalls Park Academy in Romford, and the new Orsett Heath Academy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in providing school meals and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and local engagement. Companies focused on innovative and healthy catering options would be especially well-suited to respond to this opportunity and help meet the needs of the students within these schools.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for three secondary schools within the South West Essex Community Education Trust. * William Edwards School - Stifford Clays Road, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 3NJ * Marshalls Park Academy - Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4EH * Orsett Heath Academy (a new school ) - Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2QH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c2de35-908d-4687-aeb2-7580a3040a16 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,250,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM16 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Stifford Clays |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c2de35-908d-4687-aeb2-7580a3040a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c2de35-908d-4687-aeb2-7580a3040a16
  8th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Grays:-School-catering-services./2269B693YP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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