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title: "Castle School Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CASTLE SCHOOL"
published: "2025-01-17"
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# Castle School Catering Tender

Buyer: CASTLE SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c471e6c9-8ef2-4149-94a9-d446daa61133

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## Summary

Castle School, located in Cambridge, England, has initiated a tender process for its catering services, classified under "School catering services" (CPV: 55524000). The procurement falls within the "services" category and covers the East of England region. This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 7th March 2025 at 13:00. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and last until 31st August 2028. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure to evaluate interested parties.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for catering businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to establish or expand their presence in the educational services sector. By securing this contract, businesses can gain long-term engagement, enhancing their portfolio and market credibility. Companies with experience in providing specialised catering services to schools, particularly those equipped to serve an all-age special educational needs establishment, will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

The school is putting its catering tender out to contract with a contract start date of 1st September 2025. Castle School is an all age special educational needs school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ebcb28-a3b9-4b8b-ab40-81cdaf430935 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB4 2EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | West Chesterton |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ebcb28-a3b9-4b8b-ab40-81cdaf430935

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ebcb28-a3b9-4b8b-ab40-81cdaf430935
  17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN169243
  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.rmandcconsultants.co.uk

## Provenance

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