Tender

WSCC DR Framework for the Provision of Catering Services for Secondary Schools

SE SHARED SERVICES

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15 Jan 2018 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, through its SE Shared Services, is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the "WSCC DR Framework for the Provision of Catering Services for Secondary Schools." This open procedure aims to establish a framework of service providers to deliver Free School Meals and paid catering services for secondary schools within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 13 March 2018, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 1 June 2018, lasting until 31 May 2023. The minimum value estimated for this procurement is £2,620,000, with a total estimated value of £18,340,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering companies, particularly those specialising in school meal services, cafeteria operations, and related food service needs. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. Given the framework's provision for up to six service providers, companies have a chance to establish long-term contracts, thereby enhancing their business growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Title

WSCC DR Framework for the Provision of Catering Services for Secondary Schools

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council is seeking tenders to set up a Framework of Service Providers who will have opportunity through a subsequent mini-competition process to submit bids to provide Free School Meals (FSM) and paid catering services to Secondary Schools when the need arises. It is the Council's intention that the Framework will contain a total of six Service Providers, although the Council do reserve the right to appoint more, or less, than six. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-510d64b7-4d5a-4050-819e-e94eafd8b650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d57e9c-b953-423c-8b97-fb84bcb2f542
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55520000 - Catering services

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,340,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
Alison Eastman (WSCC)
Contact Email
alison.eastman@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 224813

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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