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title: "University of Cambridge Primary School - Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037c37"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL"
published: "2023-04-14"
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# University of Cambridge Primary School - Catering Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037c37

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## Summary

The University of Cambridge Primary School is seeking catering services through a tender process. The contract is for a full daily catering service starting on 1st September 2023, serving approximately 669 pupils. Suppliers can express interest to participate in the tender. The procurement method is selective, with a detailed review process that includes a standstill period. The location of the contract is at Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, UKH12.

This tender from the University of Cambridge Primary School offers an opportunity for suppliers to provide school catering services. Businesses involved in catering services, particularly those experienced in school food provision, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in an active status, with a transparent selection process allowing for fair competition among potential suppliers. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th November 2022 and the second stage invitation date set for 22nd December 2022.

## Notice

University of Cambridge Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is to commence on 01/09/2023The services at the school are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service and after school service for each school day at the site. Lunch is currently served 'family style' with food being served to tables rather than students queueing. staff and students serve themselves and others. Across the school there are currently 669 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 270 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 48 to Free School Meals. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Cambridge Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is to commence on 01/09/2023The services at the school are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service and after school service for each school day at the site. Lunch is currently served 'family style' with food being served to tables rather than students queueing. staff and students serve themselves and others. Across the school there are currently 669 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 270 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 48 to Free School Meals. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010800-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2025, 2026 or 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | £1,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,771,156 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Newnham |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010800-2023
- 26 Oct 2022 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
- https://universityprimaryschool.org.uk/

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