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title: "The Howard Academy Trust Catering Service Tender"
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buyer: "THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST"
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# The Howard Academy Trust Catering Service Tender

Buyer: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd13652e-9680-41c2-9e3c-fd9bf8467563

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## Summary

The Howard Academy Trust has initiated a selective tender for the provision of catering services, specifically for school meals, with a total contract value of £1,595,070. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed as of 27 July 2017. The tender period closed on 22 February 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2017, lasting until 31 August 2022. The service locations include various primary schools in the Medway area, with the main contracting authority situated in Rainham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can provide high-quality meal options suitable for school children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food service industry may find this contract particularly accessible, as the Howard Academy Trust has indicated suitability for SMEs to participate. Interested businesses should prepare their bids accordingly, considering the specific needs of educational institutions within the region.

## Notice

ABOUT THE TRUSTThe Howard Academy Trust started in autumn 2015 and continues to grow. As a Trust, they currently comprise of Medway secondary and primary schools. The Regional Schools Commissioner has given approval for The Howard Academy Trust to expand within the local area.SCHOOLS IN TENDERDeanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road Parkwood Rainham ME8 9TXTemple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road Strood Rochester ME2 3NLMeirs Court Primary School Silverspot Close Rainham ME8 8JRThames View Primary School Bloors Lane Rainham ME8 7DX

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92591e81-4252-42c3-b8bc-19c9d6004d8e |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,595,070 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,595,070 |
| 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 | THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | RAINHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME8 0BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Rainham South West |
| Westminster constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92591e81-4252-42c3-b8bc-19c9d6004d8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92591e81-4252-42c3-b8bc-19c9d6004d8e
  14th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146155
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.thatrust.org.uk

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