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title: "QE Academy Trust Catering Services Tender PQQ"
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buyer: "QE ACADEMY TRUST"
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# QE Academy Trust Catering Services Tender PQQ

Buyer: QE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccdb90dd-4b2b-4fd5-993d-dc67880eb0db

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## Summary

The QE Academy Trust in Crediton, Devon, recently completed a procurement process for catering services for its school, including provisions for boarders. The tender, titled "QE Academy Trust Catering Services Tender PQQ," had an estimated contract value of approximately £1,000,000, spanning a contract period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2022, with the potential for extensions. The procurement was conducted via a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19th September 2016.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in school catering services. Suppliers with experience in delivering catering solutions in educational settings, particularly those capable of accommodating both residential and day students, would be ideally positioned to compete for such tenders. The scale of the contract also suggests a need for established organisations with the capacity for service delivery across multiple locations, making it attractive for larger catering companies looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Queen Elizabeths School is based in Crediton, Devon and has around 1,400 students, around 250 of whom are in the Sixth Form. The school has two boarding houses accommodating 50 boarders in total. QE Academy Trust is tendering for the catering services for the School, including boarders services, for 3 year (+2 year extension) or 5 year term (+1+1 year) contract starting Easter 2017. The current services are provided Inhouse. The value of this contract will be approximately 900,000 GBP over three year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b67efa5-0e23-4b04-bdde-0fdd80eb0e7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | QE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | CREDITON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX17 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Mid Devon |
| Electoral ward | Crediton Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | Central Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b67efa5-0e23-4b04-bdde-0fdd80eb0e7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b67efa5-0e23-4b04-bdde-0fdd80eb0e7b
  9th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138450
  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

- https://www.qe.devon.sch.uk/

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