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title: "Supply of Catering Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCHOOL SMART CONSULTANTS LIMITED"
published: "2019-02-21"
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# Supply of Catering Services

Buyer: SCHOOL SMART CONSULTANTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c11a296-5e51-41fb-838c-e875e22d5618

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## Summary

The Ivy Learning Trust is seeking to award a contract for the Supply of Catering Services to seven primary schools, with an estimated value of £2,500,000. The tender process is currently active and will proceed under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 21 March 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2019, lasting for 36 months with a potential extension of 12 months. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the education industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in school catering services. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity to provide comprehensive meal solutions for educational environments would be well-placed to compete in this process. The contract not only offers a substantial financial incentive but also the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a significant educational buyer, which could lead to further contracting opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This contract is for the management and provision of a catering service to seven primary schools of the Ivy Learning Trust. The Ivy Learning Trust will sign a contract with the successful contractor for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. It is expected that the contract will commence on 1st September 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22977dd2-33a0-4a85-a632-28ba9f92dd8d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | SCHOOL SMART CONSULTANTS LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6UN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22977dd2-33a0-4a85-a632-28ba9f92dd8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22977dd2-33a0-4a85-a632-28ba9f92dd8d
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://schsmart.co.uk/procurement-opportunities/
  website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.schsmart.co.uk

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