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title: "Invitation to Tender for Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0290f2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ST. PATRICKS C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY"
published: "2021-02-08"
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# Invitation to Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: ST. PATRICKS C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0290f2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves St. Patricks C of E Primary Academy, which is seeking tenders for a fully managed catering service as part of its educational services. This open procedure is classified under "Primary education services" and has a total contract value of £201,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by 22nd February 2021, followed by the bid opening on 23rd February 2021, at the academy's location in Earlswood, Solihull, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in providing nutritious meal options for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service and effective dietary management, coupled with robust customer care, will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on healthy eating and value for money makes this tender particularly suitable for firms with proven expertise in school catering and a focus on quality educational support services.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of a fully managed catering service in line with the school's requirements and specifications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are nviting you to tender for a contract for the provision of a fully managed catering service in line with the school's requirements and specifications as described in this document. We require a school meal service that provides both healthy and balanced meal options. We believe that there is a link between a healthy diet and the ability to learn effectively, and therefore, we require this important element of the school day to benefit our pupils. We want every child or parent to be able to choose, and be provided with, their preferred meal choice. We also want every child to enjoy their meal in a well prepared and safe dining area. We understand the school has a responsibility to promote and encourage healthy eating and we require a caterer to work with the school on developing this further. It is very important that the service delivers both value for money as well as high standards in procurement, production and customer care.

Renewal: annual rolling basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002443-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,000 |
| Lots value | £201,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST. PATRICKS C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B94 6DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Blythe |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002443-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-patricks-ce.solihull.sch.uk/

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