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title: "RM&C/2019/VIAT Sec/263"
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buyer: "VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# RM&C/2019/VIAT Sec/263

Buyer: VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeca5a63-fa2d-40fd-9614-235ccd3e9549

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RM&C/2019/VIAT Sec/263" is conducted by the Valley Invicta Academies Trust, focusing on school catering services for four secondary schools in the Maidstone area. This contract is valued at approximately GBP 3,444,338 and will be operational from 1 August 2020 until 31 July 2025. The procurement method used was a selective process, with the tender period ending on 3 January 2020. The schools, three of which were already operational while one is a new build scheduled to open in September 2020, are located in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school meal services. Companies with experience in providing quality catering solutions, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The current annual sales turnover for the three operational schools is around GBP 700,000, indicating a robust market for potential suppliers looking to expand their business within the education sector.

## Notice

Valley Invicta Academies Trust are tendering four secondary schools in the Maidstone area, three are currently open and one is a new build opening in September 2020. Current annual sales turnover for three schools is circa GBP 700,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fcd9f7-25fb-4f3b-bb76-72afe2ba323b |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,444,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUCINA RESTAURANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fcd9f7-25fb-4f3b-bb76-72afe2ba323b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fcd9f7-25fb-4f3b-bb76-72afe2ba323b
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161321
  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.viat.org.uk

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