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Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKINGHAM SCHOOLS TRUST

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24 Jun 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools Trust conducted a public procurement process titled "Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender" for the provision of catering services across 11 primary schools. The contract, classified under the School Catering Services category (CPV code 55524000), was awarded using a selective procurement method known as the Restricted procedure. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage as of 24th June 2025, with the contract valued at approximately £2,097,430.32. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those adept in providing services to educational institutions. The procurement process was designed to be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a level playing field for diverse business scales. Companies interested in long-term contracts in the educational catering industry would find this opportunity attractive for business growth, especially in the South East region, where the schools are located. The awarded contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells, highlights the competitive nature of such tenders, where industry expertise and an ability to meet specific service requirements are crucial for success.

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Notice Title

Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for 11 Primary Schools within the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78c5fed8-5d02-466c-a741-189b61e71607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85f3fc8-3e27-48df-a450-d5bb9f698b63
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, VCSE
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
£2,097,430 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,097,430 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKINGHAM SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONGWICK
Postcode
HP27 9SJ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
The Risboroughs
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LTD, TRADING AS CHARTWELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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