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title: "Catering for Tilbury Nurseries"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf2b3a38-a308-40ea-a096-3cfcd0668e9e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-01"
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# Catering for Tilbury Nurseries

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf2b3a38-a308-40ea-a096-3cfcd0668e9e

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council is seeking tenders for the provision of catering services for two nurseries located in Tilbury, Essex. The tender, titled "Catering for Tilbury Nurseries," is currently active and will be awarded through an open procurement method, with an estimated contract value of £132,500 over a three-year period, including an optional two-year extension. The tender period closes on 30th October 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for catering companies, particularly those specialising in child-friendly meals, to grow their business by supplying nutritious hot and cold meals to early years establishments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the contracting authority values innovative and quality catering services aligned with the needs of the nurseries in their care.

## Notice

The Council operates two nurseries, both are based in Tilbury, Essex. The nurseries provide full day care for children aged between 4 months and 5 years. The Council is seeking a supplier to deliver hot and cold meals on a daily basis to both nurseries. Estimated contract value given includes two year optional extension (total duration is three years with option to extend for a further two years in one year increments). Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through Oracle eSourcing. Click on the provided link for further guidance on how to register and apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92a5e29-fbe9-4a7b-a616-7a585072560f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,500 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2020 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92a5e29-fbe9-4a7b-a616-7a585072560f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92a5e29-fbe9-4a7b-a616-7a585072560f
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b42e6293-c398-4015-8a76-8489e5069b81
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b045e904-d560-428e-aaec-d9766492fa8c
  Specification
- https://egst.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/NegotiationAbstracts?prcBuId=300000003250987
  Oracle eSourcing

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