Tender

Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST

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Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is seeking a contractor for catering services across 18 primary and secondary schools in Dorset and Somerset. The Trust aims to consolidate and improve catering provision under one contracted provider. The tender, with an expected contract value of £3,675,000, follows a selective procurement method with a deadline for tender submissions set for January 12, 2024. The contract period is planned to start on September 1, 2024, and run until August 31, 2029, offering opportunities for service providers in the South West region of the UK.

This catering tender by the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is suited for businesses specialising in school catering services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, inviting SMEs to participate. The Trust's focus on consolidating and improving catering provision presents an opportunity for companies to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term partnership. Businesses with experience in providing catering solutions for educational institutions in the South West region are well-placed to compete and expand their operations through this tender.

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Notice Title

Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its' schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b33e0c0-f093-4ca8-a24a-501f1e96e38f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,675,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
DT9 4EQ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Sherborne East
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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