Award

Provision of Catering Services in Primary Schools

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2022 at 14:15

Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Durham County Council involves the provision of catering services for primary schools, encompassing a total of 155 establishments, including Primary Maintained Schools, Special Schools, and Primary Academies. The contract represents a significant opportunity within the services industry, classified under CPV code 55524000 (School catering services). This tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 22nd May 2022. The planned contract duration extends from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2025, with an option to renew for an additional six years.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for catering firms and service providers focusing on school meal services. Businesses with experience in managing large-scale catering operations, especially those capable of serving diverse educational institutions, will find this contract appealing. With a total value of up to £100 million, competitive bidders should emphasise quality management, staff training, food supply logistics, and marketing strategies to enhance school meal uptake. This is an excellent chance for capable companies to expand their footprint in the public sector catering market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services in Primary Schools

Notice Description

A single Supplier to provide catering services in primary schools for 155 schools, made up from a combination of Primary Maintained Schools, Special Schools and Primary Academies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single Supplier to provide catering services in primary schools for 155 schools, made up from a combination of Primary Maintained Schools, Special Schools and Primary Academies.

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed Agreement is 1st August 2022. The expected end date for the proposed Agreement is 31st July 2025 . The proposed Agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 2 x 36 months from the actual end date. Making to the maximum potential length of the Agreement 9 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03011e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020659-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Holmes
Contact Email
helen.holmes@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265420

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LTD T/A CHARTWELLS

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