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title: "Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PATHFINDER SCHOOLS"
published: "2024-11-06"
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# Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: PATHFINDER SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efec1480-3353-4ace-97e3-a54cfdafbadc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender," managed by Pathfinder Schools, has been finalised. The contract entails the provision of school catering services for Pathfinder Schools in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender, valued at £2,430,058, followed a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th July 2024, with the contract awarded the same day. The contract duration is from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. The buying organisation, Pathfinder Schools, had specific requirements aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies that can provide high-quality catering services tailored for the educational sector will find this tender particularly lucrative, given the substantial contract value and the five-year duration. Businesses capable of delivering consistent and reliable catering services in the East Midlands should consider this an opportunity to enhance their portfolio and secure a long-term, high-value contract. Kingswood Education Catering Limited has been successfully awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive but attainable nature of such bids for qualified vendors.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d35f074-b44d-4ca5-a4e5-56752fe82a03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,430,058 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,430,058 |
| 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 | PATHFINDER SCHOOLS |
| Locality | NORTHANTS |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN14 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Rothwell and Mawsley |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGSWOOD EDUCATION CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d35f074-b44d-4ca5-a4e5-56752fe82a03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d35f074-b44d-4ca5-a4e5-56752fe82a03
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=900992777
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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