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title: "B4S Catering Framework for schools 2"
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buyer: "B4SCHOOLS LTD"
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# B4S Catering Framework for schools 2

Buyer: B4SCHOOLS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce4daf08-4f80-42f8-9afe-ff7de65a28ce

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## Summary

B4Schools Ltd is the contracting authority overseeing the B4S Catering Framework for schools 2, aimed at establishing a second catering framework for school services across the South East and London areas. The procurement process employed an open method and has recently completed, with the contract awarded on 6 February 2019, and the contract period set from 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2023. The total value of the contract is £6.5 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in school catering services. Businesses with expertise in providing nutritious meals to educational institutions are well-suited to leverage this contract, as the demand for compliant and reliable school catering continues to rise. Suppliers such as Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells and Accent Catering Serviced Ltd are examples of competitors that could stimulate interest among emerging caterers seeking to expand into this sector.

## Notice

Acting as Agent for its Associate Members B4Schools Ltd is establishing a second catering framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63b0d9f-9498-4af9-a545-073d10dd783b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | B4SCHOOLS LTD |
| Locality | BECKENHAM |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR3 1RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Beckenham Town & Copers Cope |
| Westminster constituency | Beckenham and Penge |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACCENT CATERING SERVICED LTS; ASPENS SERVICES; CATERLINK; CH&CO GROUP; COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS; INDEPENDENT CATERING; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING; OLIVE DINING; PABULUM; THE CONTRACT DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63b0d9f-9498-4af9-a545-073d10dd783b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63b0d9f-9498-4af9-a545-073d10dd783b
  8th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB156518
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- http://www.mytenders.co.uk

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