---
title: "Catering Tender - 8 Schools - Education For The 21st Century"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028fc9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY"
published: "2021-06-25"
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# Catering Tender - 8 Schools - Education For The 21st Century

Buyer: EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028fc9

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## Summary

The "Catering Tender - 8 Schools" is an active procurement process initiated by Education For The 21st Century, focusing on catering services for eight educational institutions located in Chislehurst, Beckenham, Canterbury, Bromley, Orpington, and London SE9. The tender, classified under the CPV code for school catering services, involves an open procurement method, with key dates including the bid submission deadline on 26th February 2021 and an anticipated contract start date of 7th June 2021, designed to enhance service quality during a soft launch phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specializing in school meal provision and quality service delivery. Companies with expertise in large-scale catering operations, particularly those accustomed to working with educational institutions and managing contracts involving TUPE transfers, would be well-positioned to participate. The emphasis on service excellence over contractor investment may appeal to businesses prioritising high-quality customer care and staffing, enhancing their competitiveness in submitting proposals.

## Notice

Catering tender for eight schools: 1 x infant school 3 x primary schools 4 x senior schools TUPE will apply including LGPS pensions. Objectives are clearly defined within the ITT but suffice to say the No1 objective will be around the excellence of the catering service rather than factors such as contractor investment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the provision of catering services. 6 of the schools are currently operated on an in-house basis.

Renewal: An opportunity to extend the initial 3 year term by a further 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014498-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY |
| Locality | CHISLEHURST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014498-2021
- 3 Feb 2021 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002163-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cateringtender.co.uk
- http://www.e21c.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30228

## Provenance

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