---
title: "Ark Soane Academy Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a6f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ACE ADVICE LTD"
published: "2023-08-25"
---

# Ark Soane Academy Catering Tender

Buyer: ACE ADVICE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a6f8

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## Summary

The Ark Soane Academy has recently awarded a contract for a school catering service. The procurement process was a selective procedure under a Restricted procedure. The buying organization, ACE ADVICE LTD, planned and conducted the tender, with Accent Catering Services Ltd winning the contract. The school catering services fall under the CPV code 55524000 (School catering services). The contract, valued at GBP 1,100,000, is currently active, and the delivery location is at Ark Soane Academy in London, with the catering service catering to the school's growing student population.

This tender for the school catering service presents an opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with experience in providing services to educational institutions. The contract period extends from September 2023 to August 2026, with potential extensions subject to agreement. Bidders needed to meet quality and price criteria, with a mix of written responses, presentations, and references. The procurement method was selective, allowing for a competitive yet targeted bidding process, and electronic submission was required. SMEs in the catering industry with a focus on school catering can leverage this contract to expand their business and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

School catering service for a Senior School. This is a new school, which opened in September 2021, with 180 students, increasing by 180 students each year up to 900 by 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

School catering service

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to both parties agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025096-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | ACE ADVICE LTD |
| Locality | OSWESTRY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY10 8EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanymynech |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLI73 Ealing |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENT CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025096-2023
- 20 Feb 2023 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005070-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/copy-2-of-projects
- https://www.bidiful.com/

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