---
title: "The Paradigm Trust Outsourced Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PARADIGM TRUST"
published: "2022-07-05"
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# The Paradigm Trust Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: PARADIGM TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b45

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## Summary

The Paradigm Trust is seeking to procure outsourced catering services across two lots: one for three schools in Ipswich, Suffolk, and another for three schools in Tower Hamlets, London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering services, and has been conducted through an open tender process. The contract has a total value of £960,000 and is structured to allow options for extensions. The tender for Lot 1 has already been awarded, while Lot 2 remains active for bidding, with estimated initial contract periods spanning up to 60 months, allowing for additional extensions thereafter. Key dates include the bid opening on 20 May 2022 and the award review period stipulating a minimum 10-day standstill for appeals.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, especially those with experience in providing school meals and related services. Companies that can demonstrate strong quality standards, innovation in menu offerings, and effective account management may particularly thrive in this competitive environment. Given the tender's emphasis on quality evaluation criteria, including menu and food experiences, businesses that prioritise culinary creativity and customer engagement could leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

The Paradigm Trust Outsourced Catering Services FTS Open Procedure

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Suffolk

3 x Schools in Ipswich, Suffolk. With 1 x additional new SEN school opening in Spring 2023.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - London

3 x schools in London, Tower Hamlets area.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018341-2022 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | £960,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £960,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PARADIGM TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 0PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Lansbury |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018341-2022
- 7 Apr 2022 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009386-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lunchtime.co.uk
- http://www.paradigmtrust.org
- http://www.southdevon.ac.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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