Award

Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender

MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a catering tender has been awarded by Manor Field Infant and Junior School, representing a group of community schools in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The procurement concerned school catering services with a contract value of £1,501,893.06. The contract was awarded to abm Catering Ltd, under a restricted procedure, and the process is now complete as of the award publication date on 8 July 2025. The services are scheduled to commence on 1 September 2025 and will continue through to 31 August 2030. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the school catering industry, particularly those capable of delivering quality catering services to educational institutions. The contract's scale and duration provide substantial potential for business expansion and sustained engagement in the educational services sector. Businesses that are well-suited to fulfil such contracts typically include those with prior experience in large-scale catering operations, an understanding of the unique requirements of school dining environments, and the ability to comply with safety and nutrition standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable to compete for this tender, indicating opportunities for businesses of varying sizes to participate in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School are a group of community schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They have come together to seek a new catering partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-120762c6-bbdd-44c7-b0d0-2f2ad78aca9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b53e7f0-da40-47f8-9df6-1ac0093f4c67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,501,893 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,501,893 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG22 4DH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Brighton Hill
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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