Award

CA15323 - The Ashcombe School Outsourced Catering Services

THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 May 2025 at 11:27

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ashcombe School, located in Dorking, England, has completed its public procurement process for outsourced catering services, designated under the CPV code 55524000. The successful tender, awarded on 30th May 2025, involves providing a full school food catering service for its 1,513 students and staff. The contract with CULINERA LIMITED will begin on 1st September 2025 and extend over three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, at a total contract value of £1,981,348 GBP. This process was conducted as an open procedure, promoting transparency and competitiveness, with the tender period closing on 4th April 2025.

This opportunity demonstrates significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry. Companies that specialise in school catering services or have the ability to efficiently manage food services at large scale will find such contracts advantageous. The contract's extensive reach, covering various geographical locations like the UK, British Oversea Territories, and Channel Islands, further broadens the market for suppliers ready to expand their operational footprint. Businesses with the capability and flexibility to meet diverse regulatory and logistical needs will be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

CA15323 - The Ashcombe School Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

The contract will start date 1st September 2025 for three years and two one year extension. The successful Supplier will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering services for the 1,513 students on roll and staff at The Ashcombe School. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15323. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15323 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e9323a3-e7b6-484a-a492-c2eb938d9982
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce93836d-d3f5-4295-8303-f42844f093d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

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
£1,981,348 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Mary Bee
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1LY
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULINERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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