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Sexey's School ~ Catering Tender

SEXEY'S SCHOOL

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Sexey's School, based in Somerset and part of the Quantock Education Trust, has completed its procurement process for providing catering services. The tender, titled "Sexey's School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the School catering services industry category and was facilitated through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement process reached its award stage with the tender period concluding on 1st July 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £1.72 million and will commence on 1st September 2025, continuing until 31st August 2030. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering sector.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those capable of operating at a large scale, like the awarded supplier, ABM Catering Limited. Catering businesses that are looking to expand or establish themselves within the educational sector and have experience in providing large-scale catering services could benefit significantly from similar procurement opportunities. With an emphasis on catering solutions for schools, those familiar with dietary standards and regulations related to school meals will find themselves particularly well-suited for such contracts. This is an ideal chance for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their expertise and capabilities within a localised educational framework.

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Notice Title

Sexey's School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sexey's School, part of Quantock Education Trust: Sexey's School, Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e0052c5-8d80-4da5-8cd4-593ad9f5d80f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0ddad3-3234-405e-92c9-32c69e13e530
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
£1,716,693 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,716,693 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
SEXEY'S SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
BA10 0DF
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Wincanton & Bruton
Westminster Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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