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title: "Castle School Education Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Castle School Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7117083-d266-473c-9ae7-1c3f1805d6fd

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## Summary

The Castle School Education Trust is currently conducting a tender for catering services across seven schools located in South Gloucestershire and Bristol, with a total contract value of £3,970,000. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for school catering services, is at the Tender stage and opened on 11 May 2021, with submissions due by 9 July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will conclude on 31 March 2027. The selection process follows a restricted procedure method of procurement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, especially those with experience in providing services to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability under the contract stipulations. This initiative not only allows caterers to expand their client base but also offers a stable, long-term contract with a significant financial commitment from the buying organisation.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Castle School Education Trust (CSET). The seven schools within the tender are: The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT Marlwood School, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3LA Downend School, Westerleigh Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6XA Mangotsfield School, Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH Charfield Primary School, Wotton Road, Charfield, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8TG Lyde Green Primary School, Willowherb Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7LH Severn Beach Primary School, Ableton Lane, Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4PP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb873173-992e-4719-9f62-9d5e3f4eedd3 |
| 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 | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,970,000 |
| 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 | CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 9LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb873173-992e-4719-9f62-9d5e3f4eedd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb873173-992e-4719-9f62-9d5e3f4eedd3
  11th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-School-catering-services./66NHR96TD9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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