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Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST

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05 Jun 2024 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is seeking catering services for its Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset. This procurement opportunity aims to consolidate catering provision under one contracted provider to enhance efficiency and value. The tender, with a value of £3,422,903.13 GBP, is in the award stage, with a contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure with the tender period closing on 24th May 2024. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering school catering services in the South West region of the UK, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust contracting process presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on improving catering provision across the trust. Aspens Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for suppliers to secure long-term partnerships with educational institutions. Businesses interested in providing services to schools and educational establishments in the South West region should consider engaging with the Trust's procurement team to explore potential collaborations and business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its' schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf994eff-6ab0-461a-982a-f7090fa3efbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c12fd7-863a-46db-b6ec-81ae1f2b783d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,422,903 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,422,903 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
DT9 4EQ
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Sherborne East
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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