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title: "Cottenham Primary School catering contract"
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# Cottenham Primary School catering contract

Buyer: THE SUSTAINABLE CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-febb8f80-a421-4ab6-afbf-8c4d993dc7b0

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## Summary

The Cottenham Primary School catering contract is currently contracted by The Sustainable Catering Consultancy, focusing on the provision of high-quality catering services aimed at enhancing the dining experience for 560 pupils. The contract is categorized under school catering services within the education industry and is based in Cottenham, England. The procurement method adopted for this process was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 30th October 2017 and concluding on 29th October 2020. The tender was published on 7th June 2017, and the submission deadline for proposals was set for 4th August 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with a proven track record in school catering and strong local support structures. Companies that specialize in providing freshly prepared, locally sourced meals and those capable of engaging effectively with educational environments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, as the contract has applied TUPE regulations, businesses considering participation should be prepared to accommodate existing staff in compliance with local employment laws.

## Notice

Cottenham Primary School (560 pupils) is looking for a caterer to develop a high quality catering service that focuses on: Locally sourced, freshly prepared and freshly cooked food. Increasing the number of pupils that choose to take a school lunch. Engaging with pupils, parents and the curriculum. Creating a lunch time experience that the school and caterer will be proud of. TUPE will apply to this contract and the catering staff are members of the Local Council Pension Scheme. The school will be particularly interested in caterers who have a strong, local support structure and a record of successfully operating primary school catering. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss it further please contact Peter Sulston from the sustainable catering consultancy : peter@thesustainablecateringconsultancy.co.uk 01954 20068

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed4b0ee-03db-4a8c-b77a-aff52b605c63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 29 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | COTTENHAM |
| 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 | EDWARDS AND BLAKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2018 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed4b0ee-03db-4a8c-b77a-aff52b605c63
- 7 Jun 2017 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c670c6d-5a64-4738-b340-9465914094b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed4b0ee-03db-4a8c-b77a-aff52b605c63
  25th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c670c6d-5a64-4738-b340-9465914094b5
  7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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