Tender

Provision of Catering Services - Ferndown Middle School

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2018 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Catering Services" at Ferndown Middle School, aiming to enhance the school's catering offerings. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically concerning catering services and school meals. The tender period concludes on 26 March 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2018 and remain in effect until 31 July 2024. This open procedure for procurement involves a total estimated contract value of £810,000, and it encompasses the potential to provide meals to an additional school, Ferndown First School.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with a focus on school meal provision and service delivery. Enterprises that specialise in high-quality food service and nutritional meal planning will be well-placed to compete. The emphasis on creating an attractive environment and delivering value-for-money food makes this an attractive contract for SMEs in catering, especially those experienced in delivering services to educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services - Ferndown Middle School

Notice Description

Dorset County Council on behalf of the Governing Body of Ferndown Middle School is seeking a Contractor that will support, explore and provide ways to deliver a School Catering service with the overall aim to further develop an approach which will create an attractive, conducive environment to students and staff and provide high quality food that represents value for money to users of the service. The School is also exploring the option to supply meals to Ferndown First School (The Contractor would be responsible for producing and transporting these meals) - the pricing Schedule (Schedule 3) comprises of two pricing models: Ferndown Middle School only, and Ferndown Middle School plus the supply to Ferndown First School. The value stated within this notice is the combined value of Ferndown Middle School and Ferndown First School. The Contract will be awarded in May 2018 for a contract start date of 1st August 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5323eab-6797-4487-aaa4-8d24a65c4466
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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