This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2023 at 13:51

Tender

05 May 2023 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Catering Services at Ferryhill School. The Council, acting on behalf of Ferryhill School, oversaw the tender process for this contract involving the delivery of school catering services. The Catering Services are to be provided at the School site, which is part of the Eden Learning Trust. The contract has been awarded to Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd trading as Chartwells. The total contract value is £10,000,000 GBP, and the contract was signed on 12th June 2023.

This tender opportunity to provide Catering Services at Ferryhill School presents a chance for businesses in the catering services industry to expand their client base. Companies specialising in school catering services and food supply chain management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement process allows for transparent bidding, with a focus on quality criteria such as managing staff absence, staff training and development, core menu offerings, and plans to increase and maintain school meal uptake. The deadline for this tender was 5th June 2023, marking the commencement of the award period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services at Ferryhill School

Notice Description

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Ferryhill School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. The Catering Services will be delivered at the School site. The School is a secondary school which is part of the Eden Learning Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Ferryhill School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. The Catering Services will be delivered at the School site. The School is a secondary school which is part of the Eden Learning Trust.

Renewal: This Contract has a potential Extension Period of up to 10 further years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c6fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022171-2023
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20233 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
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
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd trading as Chartwells

Further Information

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