---
title: "Ark Hastings Primary and Secondary Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b637"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ACE ADVICE LTD"
published: "2024-03-28"
---

# Ark Hastings Primary and Secondary Schools

Buyer: ACE ADVICE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b637

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Ark Hastings Primary and Secondary Schools" project, led by ACE ADVICE LTD, a public body governed by law in the education sector, has reached the award stage. The procurement involves school catering services for 3 primary academies and 1 secondary academy in the UK. The procurement method used is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £3,000,000 GBP, was awarded to The Pantry. The award was signed on 1st January 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing catering services to schools to grow their operations. Interested businesses should note the upcoming deadline for the tender submission, set for 3rd May 2023. The procurement process involves both quality and cost criteria, providing a fair chance for suppliers to showcase their offerings. Potential contractors need to ensure compliance with the submission details outlined, including electronic and written submission methods. The project, based in Hastings, East Sussex, offers a substantial contract value and long-term prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

3 x Primary Academies 1 x Secondary Academy

### Lot Information

Ark 3 primary schools

Provision of Prmiary School Meals Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Secondary School

Provision of catering for secondary school

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2024 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## 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 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PANTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010180-2024
- 27 Mar 2023 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008797-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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