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Award

04 Dec 2023 at 12:06

Tender

14 Jun 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire Cluster 1 - Catering Services Tender, launched by Calmore Infant School, is currently in the active stage. The procurement process, based on a selective Restricted procedure, seeks service providers for catering services within the schools. The contract is valued at £2,750,000 and will last for a minimum of three years, with the option to extend for up to two more years. The procurement deadline for tender submissions is 14th July 2023, with services to commence on 1st April 2024 in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight regions.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for catering service providers, especially SMEs, who can cater to the needs of primary education establishments. Businesses with experience in providing breakfast, morning break, lunch, hospitality, and free issue catering services are well-suited to compete. Tenderers must meet the selection criteria to be considered for this opportunity, which involves a competitive process evaluated on various criteria including price. The Hampshire Cluster 1 tender provides a platform for suppliers to engage with educational institutions and potentially secure long-term contracts for fulfilling essential school catering requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hampshire Cluster 1 - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Hampshire Cluster 1 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the School, which currently includes some breakfast, some morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

With a principal focus on primary education, Hampshire Cluster 1 schools continue to develop students' learning capabilities and interests and lay a solid foundation in their students, to deepen their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes when they proceed to secondary education. The goals of their education, incorporate the importance of nurturing physical and mental development via active learning, improving information literacy and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Hampshire Cluster 1 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the School, which currently includes some breakfast, some morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 1st April 2024. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. Additional information: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Totton:-School-catering-services./33ERM69ZDB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035628-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Calmore Infant School
Additional Buyers

Chandler's Ford Infant School

Federation of Fryern Infant and Junior School

Marchwood Church of England Infant School

Merdon Junior School

Micheldever Church of England Primary School

Otterbourne Church of England Primary School

South Wonston Primary School

St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School

Twyford St. Mary’s C of E Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHANDLER'S FORD
Postcode
SO40 2ZZ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Totton North
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

abm Catering Limited

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