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title: "Cambridgeshire Schools - Catering Services for Circle Schools Group"
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# Cambridgeshire Schools - Catering Services for Circle Schools Group

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed533e03-4edc-4d96-b303-4be650333d7e

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## Summary

The tender for "Cambridgeshire Schools - Catering Services for Circle Schools Group" has been initiated by LGSS, a buyer based in Milton Keynes. This opportunity falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 19th June 2018. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st July 2020. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, providing transparency and broad access for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in catering services. Businesses that specialise in providing high-quality, nutritious meal options tailored to educational institutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on service quality and meeting the diverse dietary needs of school pupils aligns with the capabilities of providers focusing on school catering, making this an attractive opportunity for eligible suppliers in the sector.

## Notice

Circle Schools Group are committed to providing a high quality, nutritious catering service to meet the needs of the schools and pupils. All information is available on the LGSS e-tendering portal ProContract - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54966900-4648-43d4-bed4-9922b4176a27 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54966900-4648-43d4-bed4-9922b4176a27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54966900-4648-43d4-bed4-9922b4176a27
  29th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/
- https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

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