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title: "Provision of Catering Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PARADIGM TRUST"
published: "2019-01-14"
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# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: PARADIGM TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d601ef18-9d6a-463c-9d30-449e1fd94ee2

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## Summary

The Paradigm Trust is currently soliciting bids for the "Provision of Catering Services," targeted at organisations in the catering industry. This tender is at the active stage as part of an open procurement method that allows a wide range of bidders to participate. The final date for submissions is set for 11th February 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 23rd April 2019 and will last for an initial term of three years, with a potential extension for an additional year contingent on contract reviews. Delivery is required in the East of England and London, UK.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to expand their reach and client base, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate innovative catering solutions and meet specific criteria outlined in the tender documents are well-positioned to compete effectively. Furthermore, businesses keen to partner with a notable authority like Paradigm Trust can enhance their profile within the public sector, thereby fostering potential growth avenues and long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Paradigm Trust (the "Authority") is issuing this invitation to tender ("ITT") to contractors ("Bidders") in connection with the competitive procurement of Catering Services. Each Bidder's response ("Tender") should be detailed enough to allow the Authority to make an informed award decision. The Authority intends to award a contract for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year, subject to contract reviews. The preferred suppliers will be appointed in March 2019 to begin their contract from April 2019. The winning Bidder will be expected to provide Catering Services for the Authority as described in the specification. Bidders are invited to access the Tender documentation within the e-Tendering Portal. The procurement documents including the full specification are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId%3D40963&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1547563693228000&usg=AFQjCNHa5CZY3SHgiQxhspBQAX6ufqO-Gw Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa59232-3448-4b86-8065-818bcf1e229d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | PARADIGM TRUST |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP3 0SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Priory Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa59232-3448-4b86-8065-818bcf1e229d
- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa59232-3448-4b86-8065-818bcf1e229d
- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa59232-3448-4b86-8065-818bcf1e229d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa59232-3448-4b86-8065-818bcf1e229d
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId%3D40963&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1547563693228000&usg=AFQjCNHa5CZY3SHgiQxhspBQAX6ufqO-Gw

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