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title: "Zenith Multi Academy Trust"
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buyer: "ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Zenith Multi Academy Trust

Buyer: ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9cc4a4d-f983-47e3-8103-491939a515e5

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## Summary

The Zenith Multi Academy Trust is currently seeking a contractor through a selective tender process to enhance school catering services across its facilities, located in Benfleet, East of England. The value of the contract is £5,060,000, with the tender phase expected to close on 23rd October 2020. The awarded contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st March 2026, focusing on innovative food concepts that cater to various pupil dietary needs.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food services sector, especially those with expertise in school catering and a track record of developing inclusive menus. Businesses that can demonstrate creativity in food offerings and a proactive approach to service enhancement will be in a strong position to compete for this significant long-term contract.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4a6a9c-a380-447c-9ff5-299d926e826e |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,060,000 |
| 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 | ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2020 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4a6a9c-a380-447c-9ff5-299d926e826e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4a6a9c-a380-447c-9ff5-299d926e826e
  20th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Benfleet:-School-catering-services./99A42F62F8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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