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title: "The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust catering contract"
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buyer: "THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY"
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# The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust catering contract

Buyer: THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd202a15-087c-49ad-8b0a-a992c761f454

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## Summary

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust has initiated a tender for a catering contract to provide services for four primary schools located in North Cambridgeshire, including Glebelands Primary Academy and Thomas Eaton Primary Academy. The tender process is currently at the award stage, with a total contract value of £220,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, which concluded on 28th September 2017, with the contract beginning on 1st January 2018 and lasting until 31st May 2019. Interested caterers must have prior experience in school catering and should contact Peter Sulston for further details and tender documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with a focus on school meals. Businesses that are well-suited to participate should ideally be experienced in providing high-quality catering to educational institutions and must be capable of supporting multiple locations. This contract may also benefit larger catering firms looking to expand their services within the education sector, given the scale and requirements of the project.

## Notice

This tender is for the provision of catering services to four of the Trust's schools situated in North Cambridgeshire: Glebelands Primary Academy - Chatteris (409 pupils). Thomas Eaton Primary Academy - Wimblington (161 pupils). Murrow Primary Academy - near Wisbech (99 pupils). Leverington Primary Academy - near Wisbech (212 pupils). TUPE will apply to this contract and the catering staff are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional information: A visit to the schools has been arranged for Wednesday 6th September, caterers must confirm their intent to bid (to Peter Sulston)by Friday 1st September at the latest. Caterers must have experience with providing catering services in primary schools and be able to support the locations of these schools. Please contact Peter Sulston to discuss this opportunity and receive the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8121a8bd-6db9-480a-a1b5-409db4aac9bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB24 8AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottenham |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2017 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8121a8bd-6db9-480a-a1b5-409db4aac9bc
- 1 Aug 2017 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0619c5a1-88d9-495d-bd20-c9cc87013d59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8121a8bd-6db9-480a-a1b5-409db4aac9bc
  13th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0619c5a1-88d9-495d-bd20-c9cc87013d59
  1st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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