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title: "Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RIDGEWAY ACADEMY"
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# Alban Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: RIDGEWAY ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb99a629-b905-41a2-8637-32b5f116cb20

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## Summary

The Alban Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Contractor for a catering tender project aimed at providing innovative food services across all schools in the East of England. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure, and the contract period runs from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029. The tender deadline is January 5, 2024, with a total contract value of £8,050,000. Ridgeway Academy in Hertfordshire is the buying organisation leading this tender process.

This catering tender by the Alban Academies Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the school catering services industry to showcase their capabilities and creativity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the contract and focus on innovative food concepts. The tender process is at an active stage, providing businesses with a chance to contribute exciting new food ideas to satisfy diverse pupil tastes and dietary needs, ultimately supporting business growth and development in this sector.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4583c2e-9c59-4682-b653-fbf308e13e52 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 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 | £8,050,000 |
| 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 | RIDGEWAY ACADEMY |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL7 2AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Haldens |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4583c2e-9c59-4682-b653-fbf308e13e52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4583c2e-9c59-4682-b653-fbf308e13e52
  4th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-School-catering-services./WM5E79C28P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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