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title: "The Primary First Trust Catering Service Tender"
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# The Primary First Trust Catering Service Tender

Buyer: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d394dca8-2a61-42fa-bedc-d0f265a2ac84

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## Summary

The Primary First Trust, located in Gravesend, England, is overseeing the "The Primary First Trust Catering Service Tender." This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically for school meals, with a total value of £2,900,000. The procurement method is a selective procedure, and the tender period closed on 10 January 2017, while the contract period commenced on 1 August 2017 and will conclude on 31 July 2022. The tender's award was published on 14 August 2017, indicating the successful bid by Pabulum Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing meal services within educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the unique requirements of primary schools and a commitment to improving student welfare would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The Primary First Trust is a dedicated team of primary based school improvement professionals.The fabric of their organisation is a profound understanding of primary schools and an individual understanding of their contextual needs.The Primary First Trust is a growing group of self- supporting primary schools ranging from Outstanding to Special Measures. All schools within the Trust are committed to improving the life chances of every child with whom they work. When schools join The Primary First Trust they work with the Trust to achieve their aims in a mutually supportive framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54865284-ef5c-41cc-8222-6e9d21a61e0a |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,900,000 |
| 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 | THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST |
| Locality | GRAVESEND |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 0DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PABULUM |

## 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/54865284-ef5c-41cc-8222-6e9d21a61e0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54865284-ef5c-41cc-8222-6e9d21a61e0a
  14th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146173
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk

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