--- title: "Catering Services for Dartford Grammar School for Girls" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-06-24" --- # Catering Services for Dartford Grammar School for Girls Buyer: RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves an open tender initiated by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED for the provision of catering services at Dartford Grammar School for Girls. This tender, titled "Catering Services for Dartford Grammar School for Girls," falls under the category of school catering services within the education sector. The contract period is set to commence in January 2023 and will span 1080 days, with submission deadlines for bids due by 26th August 2022 at 12:00 PM (BST). The delivery address for the services is located in Dartford, Kent. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in educational and school meals. Companies that align with the school's vision of providing high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals to students will be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders should be capable of demonstrating exceptional customer service, as well as effective management and marketing of their services. Additionally, businesses that can innovate in meal presentation and proactively engage with the school community will find this contract particularly advantageous. ## Notice The school are looking to appoint a contract caterer to supply their catering services on a new contract starting from January 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The school are looking to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The school's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the school's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the school, with good communication with key school staff. * Investment in the school's catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the school through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all school activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the school and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. Additional information: The tender documentation you require can be obtained on request by emailing admin@redboxcs.com Renewal: Two optional one year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017301-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | CHERTSEY | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT16 9BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Runnymede | | Electoral ward | Chertsey Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2022 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017301-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.redboxcs.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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