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title: "Valentines High School ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042111"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VALENTINES HIGH SCHOOL"
published: "2024-10-03"
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# Valentines High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: VALENTINES HIGH SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042111

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## Summary

Valentines High School, located in Ilford, Essex, is seeking a supplier to provide catering services starting in August 2024 and continuing through July 2027. The contract, valued at £1,050,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The selected supplier will cater to approximately 1,650 students and 150 staff members. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 12 January 2024 and the subsequent invitation date to the next stage set for 12 February 2024. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, especially those capable of handling large-scale operations within the educational sector. SMEs are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the established selection criteria. The winning contractor will not only gain a valuable contract but also have the chance to contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the school's catering services. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality meals efficiently and a strategy for scaling services over time would be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Valentines High School.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Valentines High School. Contract value = PS350k p.a The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at Valentines High School Cranbrook Road Gants Hill Ilford Essex IG2 6HX The contract being tendered is for 36 months in duration from August 2024 until July 2027. 1.There are currently up to 1650 students and 150 teaching and non-teaching staff within the School. 2.The School day begins at 8:30 hours and ends at 15:15 hours. Lunch break runs from 13:00 until 14:00 hours. The site closes at 19:00 3.The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. 4.Five days are to be used for staff professional development, which means that the school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. 5.The school site is constantly evolving and it is expected that the new contractor will become involved with the growth and enhancement of the catering services to students and staff More information about Valentines high School can be found by visiting the school's web page at http://www.valentines-school.org.uk See SQ Documentation for more information. Additional information: Please be aware that this opportunity is now closed and this is the Contract Award Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031640-2024 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,386,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VALENTINES HIGH SCHOOL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG2 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Valentines |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford North |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## 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

- 3 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031640-2024
- 1 Dec 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035511-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.valentines-school.org.uk
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=893221977
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/92U44VG5W7

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