Award

Seaham High School - Provision of Catering Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 09:45

Tender

03 May 2024 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, acting on behalf of Seaham High School, has completed an open tender procurement process for the provision of catering services at Seaham High School. This procurement, under an open procedure in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015 and falling under the Light Touch Regime (Regulation 74), focuses on services within the "School catering services" industry category (CPV classification: 55524000). The winning bidder will enter into an agreement with Seaham High School itself. The contract, valued at GBP 4,000,000, spans from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028, covering secondary school meals including break-time breakfasts and lunch-time meals. The procurement location is Seaham in the UKC14 region.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in school catering services. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment, where businesses can secure a long-term contract offering predictable and stable revenue. Companies with expertise in school meal services and those capable of managing large-scale food service operations within educational settings will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Such opportunities are ideal for food service providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, specifically within educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Seaham High School - Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Seaham High School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. Provision of Catering Services at the School site for Secondary School Meals, including break time breakfast service and lunch time meals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Seaham High School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. Provision of Catering Services at the School site for Secondary School Meals, including break time breakfast service and lunch time meals. This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04570d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Embleton
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC14 Durham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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