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title: "S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S)"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b11e3afd-0eb4-495f-9b0b-effb2c949b22

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently active and involves a tender titled "S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender", initiated by Services for Schools Ltd (S4S). This collaborative project is focused on providing school catering services under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender covers eight schools located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £3,614,000. The tender period is set to close on 22nd October 2021, while the contract period will commence on 1st September 2022 and run until 31st August 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their service offerings to educational institutions. Companies specialising in school catering or those that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability may find this tender particularly suited to their service portfolio. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term contracts, thereby fostering business growth in a stable market environment.

## Notice

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a Lotted tender process for eight Schools, known as Cluster 8.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d90c86-8ef7-4cd0-9273-74f055b5b3cf |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | £3,614,000 |
| 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 | SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS LTD (S4S) |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d90c86-8ef7-4cd0-9273-74f055b5b3cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d90c86-8ef7-4cd0-9273-74f055b5b3cf
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./85YRQ7VX62
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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