Tender

Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BIP Solutions Limited is conducting an active procurement process under the title "Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender," aimed at obtaining catering services within Hampshire Schools. This tender, belonging to the 'School catering services' category, is being managed through a selective procurement method using the restricted procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement deadline for submitting tenders is 25th April 2025, and the service provision is expected to start on 1st January 2026, running until the end of 2030. The contract encompasses various locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement primarily focuses on services and is geared towards promoting participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for catering businesses aiming to expand in the educational sector, especially those with expertise in managing large-scale catering services. SMEs that can offer innovative, efficient, and quality solutions in school catering will find this an excellent opportunity to gain a substantial contract spanning several years. The delivery of catering services across multiple schools requires reliable collaboration and experience, making this tender particularly suited for businesses with a robust supply network and prior experience in similar environments. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses establish a strong presence within educational institutions in the Hampshire area and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes some morning break, all lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0b8599-6104-499c-bb25-d00cc02fc15b
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 (above threshold)
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
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO40 4ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Marchwood & Eling
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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