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title: "Rickmansworth School - School Catering Services"
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# Rickmansworth School - School Catering Services

Buyer: RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL- SCHOOL CATERING SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff128d8e-2878-4f85-998e-240600a7acc1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Rickmansworth School, located in Rickmansworth, England, which is seeking services for catering through a tender titled "Rickmansworth School - School Catering Services." The tender falls under the industry category of school catering services and is currently in the active Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6 January 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 June 2021 and continue until 31 May 2026. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Businesses equipped to handle the demands of a school environment, including the provision of meals for a diverse student body and managing catering facilities during peak times, will be well-suited to compete. The successful tenderer may also find opportunities to extend services to the school's other facilities, such as the gym and swimming pool, thereby enhancing their business portfolio.

## Notice

Rickmansworth School is a partially selective comprehensive academy with 1400 pupils on roll including 300 in the sixth form.Services are currently provided from a main dining area, external pod facility and a sixth form coffee/snack bar.The school also has extensive facilities for letting including a swimming pool, AstroTurf pitch and gym to which there may be a requirement to provide services at peak times.Rickmansworth is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the School is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e664507-8ea0-4608-90af-6e33a4f4de65 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| 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 | RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL- SCHOOL CATERING SERVICES |
| Locality | RICKMANSWORTH |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD3 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Dickinsons |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e664507-8ea0-4608-90af-6e33a4f4de65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e664507-8ea0-4608-90af-6e33a4f4de65
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160948
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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