---
title: "Portico Academy Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04445b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2024-02-29"
---

# Portico Academy Trust

Buyer: PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04445b

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## Summary

The Portico Academy Trust is seeking a catering partner to provide a quality food service for four primary schools in Southend on Sea. The procurement is categorised under goods and involves supplying over 1.1k meals daily. The contract duration is 72 months with options to extend, and the submission deadline is April 15, 2024. The tender process is open, with electronic and written submission methods available.

This tender by Portico Academy Trust presents an opportunity for catering businesses to establish a long-term partnership within the education sector. Companies specialising in school meals or food services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on quality and nurturing students during lunchtime provides a platform for businesses to contribute positively to the educational experience of pupils while growing their own operations.

## Notice

Provision of a quality food service for four primary schools within Portico Academy Trust - Southend on Sea

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Portico Academy Trust is seeking a sole catering partner to provide a quality food service across for four of its schools. Currently over 1.1k meals are being served on a daily basis during the academic year. The four schools in scope are: Friars Primary School & Nursery | Hamstel Infant School & Nursery | Hamstel Junior School | Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery. The value of doing the right thing, at all times, will underpin a successful partnership and the integration for a long term partnership. Lunchtime is viewed as a valued as a time for the pupils to relax, socialise and be nourished.

Options: 72 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x36 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006543-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | LEIGH ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS9 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Leigh |
| Westminster constituency | Southend West and Leigh |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006543-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.porticoacademytrust.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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