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title: "The Willink School ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE WILLINK SCHOOL"
published: "2023-11-22"
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# The Willink School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE WILLINK SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5852517-b1cc-490c-93f7-dc2fbb197fd3

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## Summary

The Willink School is inviting tenders for catering services. The procurement process is currently in the "selective" stage, with a tender deadline of 5th January 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate. The school, located in Burghfield Common, South East UK, aims to award a contract worth £1,390,000. This opportunity falls under the services category, offering a chance for businesses interested in school catering services to compete.

This tender by The Willink School offers a lucrative chance for businesses specialising in catering services to expand their operations. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to bid for this contract. The selective procurement method allows for tailored proposals to meet the school's needs. The geographical focus is in the South East of the UK, aligning with the school's location. With a contract period spanning from August 2024 to July 2029, this opportunity provides a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder. Businesses adept in providing quality catering services to schools are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract.

## Notice

The Willink, based in Burghfield Common, is a vibrant community school for over 1,200 students aged 11-18.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2113f-dbb6-417d-b93b-84548ea8a173 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,390,000 |
| 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 | THE WILLINK SCHOOL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 3XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Burghfield & Mortimer |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2113f-dbb6-417d-b93b-84548ea8a173

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2113f-dbb6-417d-b93b-84548ea8a173
  22nd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Reading:-School-catering-services./Y7RQ5PP7NZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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