Award

SSE Outdoors - Great Wood Catering

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "SSE Outdoors - Great Wood Catering" contract, managed by Somerset Council, has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under the canteen and catering services category, sought a provider to deliver all meals and snacks at the Great Wood location. The procurement process was completed with a contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Although further procurement method details were not specified, the tender originally closed on 13th February 2025. This contract aligns with the work industry category and involved potential locations across the United Kingdom and other territories. The contract, awarded on 7th January 2026, highlights an active collaboration with J and J Catering Services Ltd, a supplier based in Taunton.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing extensive meal arrangements in various geographical locations. Though the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could benefit enterprises adept in scaling their operations to meet wide-ranging territorial demands within the UK and beyond. Businesses with the capability to offer high-quality catering services, particularly in educational or outdoor settings, would be well-suited to bid for similar contracts potentially issued by Somerset Council or similar authorities.

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Notice Title

SSE Outdoors - Great Wood Catering

Notice Description

Catering contract to provide all meals and snacks at SSE Outdoors - Great Wood.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e528aa45-3d1f-4928-9718-99e6e10cd3dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4541a60b-0b4c-4085-b9c1-5e29df39b28d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and 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 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracie Bosher
Contact Email
tracie.bosher@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001232224

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J AND J CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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