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title: "Catering Tender - The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools (2 schools), Colchester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac67"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE GILBERD & THE TRINITY SCHOOLS"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# Catering Tender - The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools (2 schools), Colchester

Buyer: THE GILBERD & THE TRINITY SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac67

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## Summary

The tender process, initiated by The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools in Colchester, falls under the industry category of school catering services. The procurement aims to secure catering and hospitality services for two schools, with the tender currently in the active stage. Interested suppliers should note that it is an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted via the provided tender portal. The deadline for submissions is 20 December 2024, with the award process beginning on the same day. This tender covers a service period of 1080 days, with an additional 24-month renewal option available and industry classification under CPV 55524000, targeting the education sector. Services are to be delivered at The Gilberd School and The Trinity School, located in Colchester, CO4 9PU and CO4 6ED, respectively.

Participating in this tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services. The contract is particularly well-suited for companies with a robust electronic ordering and invoicing system, as these elements are specifically allowed in the contract terms. Businesses with experience in educational environments and those capable of providing high-quality hospitality and catering services will find this tender an excellent opportunity. The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools are well-established institutions, and securing this contract could enhance your business portfolio and open doors to further contracts within the educational sector.

## Notice

Provision of catering & hospitality services to these two schools, whose objectives are clearly noted within the tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of catering and hospitality services to these two schools, whose tender objectives are clearly identified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Additional 24 months up to a maximum of 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033232-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 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 | THE GILBERD & THE TRINITY SCHOOLS |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 9PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Highwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033232-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cateringtender.co.uk
- http://www.gilberd.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232689
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42716

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