---
title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of catering services in schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036bb9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-01"
---

# Framework Agreement for the provision of catering services in schools

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036bb9

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## Summary

The Medway Council has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for the provision of catering services in schools. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on education and training services. The tendering process was conducted using a selective procurement method and a Restricted procedure. The contract with multiple suppliers was signed on February 27th, 2023. The selected suppliers include Aspen Services Ltd, CaterLink Ltd, CH & Co Catering Ltd, and others. The buying organisation, Medway Council, is located in Chatham, United Kingdom.

This tender for schools catering services creates opportunities for SMEs in the catering industry to grow their business. Businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those with experience in providing high-quality services and competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete. The tender process involves evaluation criteria focusing on quality and price. The framework agreement allows for a mix of suppliers to cater to primary and secondary schools, presenting a range of opportunities for businesses to expand their clientele base in the education sector.

## Notice

The Authority conducted the procurement for schools catering services framework. The documents published were the pre-qualification and the Invitation to tender in conjunction with Document 5 specification - (primary schools and secondary schools) and framework agreement contracts which are applicable to the entire procedure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority conducted the procurement for schools catering services framework. The documents published were the pre-qualification and the Invitation to tender in conjunction with Document 5 specification - (primary schools and secondary schools) and framework agreement contracts which are applicable to the entire procedure. Approved list of providers was identified and invited unto the framework agreement following a thorough evaluation and internal governance clearance.

Options: The ITT for School catering was based on 100% quality for the purposes of preselecting contractors to be awarded onto a place on the framework. At 'Call Off' stage the evaluation criteria will be as follows: School Catering: 30% Price 30% Quality 40% Presentation/Suitability (Inclusive of Social Value)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005961-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN SERVICES; CATERLINK; CH & CO CATERING; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LTD T/A CHARTWELL; CONTRACT DINING; INDEPENDENT CATERING; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING; PABULUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005961-2023
- 27 Sep 2022 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027010-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.co.uk
- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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