Tender

Hart Schools Cluster Catering Tender

GREEN OAKS FEDERATION

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Green Oaks Federation in Hampshire is inviting bids for their "Hart Schools Cluster Catering Tender" targeted at providing school catering services. The tender is within the primary education sector (CPV: 55524000) and involves 11 primary schools. The geographic focus is the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process is in the 'Tender' stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 18th March 2025 at 13:00 GMT. The contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st August 2028. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, meaning only pre-selected suppliers will be invited to submit a full tenders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those capable of tailoring their offerings to individual schools' needs. Given its selective procedure and the focus on SMEs, it is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises striving to expand their footprint in educational catering. Successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and secure long-term contracts that promise stable revenue streams and potential for growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hart Schools Cluster Catering Tender

Notice Description

There are 11 primary schools from Hampshire in this cluster who are putting their catering contracts out to tender with contract start dates of 1st September 2025. You will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider. Their current catering contractor is Hampshire Catering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8aaa3038-8189-4db6-a709-fae177555554
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a75c7ab-8fc0-4c41-ab70-1c7b3e6c98f5
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
GREEN OAKS FEDERATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEY WINTNEY
Postcode
RG27 8SS
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hart
Electoral Ward
Odiham
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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