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title: "Provision of Catering Services"
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# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: GLF SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4fa5c00-67e7-4836-a303-a93175c3ecd2

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## Summary

GLF Schools is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Catering Services," an opportunity that will serve 24 schools in England, including 22 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. This tender is currently in the procurement stage, set to close on 22 April 2021. The contract is valued at £10 million, with the service commencement date slated for 2 August 2021. The procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, spanning a contract term of 3+2 years for primary schools and 1 year for secondary schools, aimed at ensuring high-quality and nutritious meals that meet government standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those specialising in school meals and large-scale food provision. Businesses that can provide skilled catering operatives and meet rigorous government nutrition standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the structure of this procurement, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could enhance their experience and portfolio in the educational sector within the region.

## Notice

If you would like to take part in this tender, please email tendering@glfschools.org GLF Schools is conducting a tender process to award a contract for the provision of 'Catering Services' to commence effectively on 2 August 2021.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled catering operatives to provide a well-organized and timely catering service, with a range of nutritious meals which meet and exceed Government standards. This tender includes 24 schools, out of which 22 Primary Schools with a contract term of 3+2 years and 2 Secondary Schools with a contract term of 1 year. Although the Trust has grouped the schools into 5 different lots, the Trust reserves the right to award all lots to one vendor should this be beneficial to the Trust once all evaluation has been carried out as documented. Additional information: If you would like to take part in this tender, please email tendering@glfschools.org for access to all ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78befa48-0cdf-448b-85aa-ee1133e547e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 2 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | GLF SCHOOLS |
| Locality | BANSTEAD |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM7 1AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | Nork |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78befa48-0cdf-448b-85aa-ee1133e547e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78befa48-0cdf-448b-85aa-ee1133e547e9
  7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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