---
title: "RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f0f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2021-02-01"
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# RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262

Buyer: VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f0f

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Valley Invicta Academies Trust, seeking to procure school catering services under the tender title RM&C/2019/VIAT Prim/262. This contract has been categorised under the CPV classification 55524000, reflecting its focus on school catering services. The procurement method is selective, conducted through a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded with a value of £851,000 and was officially signed on 1st August 2020. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having completed its tender phase, with the central delivery location in Maidstone, Kent.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food service and catering industry, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality catering for educational establishments. The awarded contract, currently active with Cucina Restaurants Limited, illustrates the contracting authority's preference for quality in proposals. Businesses that excel in quality service delivery, cost efficiency, and have a robust support structure would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders within the educational sector.

## Notice

Award of the primary school catering tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for four primary schools awarded in 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001977-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £851,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Grove Green & Vinters Park |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUCINA RESTAURANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001977-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://rmandcconsultants.co.uk/
- http://www.viat.org.uk
- https://impactfood.co.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:218069-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341

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