Award

Hampshire Schools Cluster 4 - Catering Services Tender

ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2025 at 10:05

Tender

29 May 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire Schools Cluster 4 is seeking providers for their Catering Services Tender, with a focus primarily on primary education within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area (region UKJ3). The buying organisation, led by Abbotswood Junior School along with several partnering schools like Calmore Junior School and Hazel Wood Infant School, aims to enhance the quality and delivery of school catering services, including morning breaks, lunch, and all hospitality offerings. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure and currently stands at the 'award' stage as of 6th January 2025, with a significant contract signed with abm Catering Limited worth £2,905,000 on 24th October 2024. The three-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional two years, commences on 1st January 2025.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in school catering services, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract entails the full provision of catering services with a focus on quality, health, and developmental benefits for students, aligning well with businesses that prioritise nutrition and educational support. Given the detailed requirements and the provision for TUPE regulations, businesses experienced in managing transitions and large-scale catering operations, especially those familiar with the Local Government Pension Scheme, will find this tender highly suitable.

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Notice Title

Hampshire Schools Cluster 4 - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Hampshire Schools Cluster 4 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes some morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

With a principal focus on primary education, the Schools of Hampshire Cluster 4 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 Schools Cluster 4 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes 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 January 2025. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000149-2025
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
£2,905,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,905,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,905,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

CALMORE JUNIOR SCHOOL

HAZEL WOOD INFANT SCHOOL

LYDLYNCH INFANT SCHOOL

ORCHARD INFANT SCHOOL

RINGWOOD CHURCH OF ENGLAND INFANT SCHOOL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO40 8EB
Post Town
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
Ringwood South
Westminster Constituency
New Forest West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

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