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Hampshire Schools Cluster 5 - Catering Services Tender

Ashley Infant School

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25 Nov 2024 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire Schools Cluster 5 is initiating a tender process for catering services across several primary schools within the region. The tender, titled "Hampshire Schools Cluster 5 - Catering Services Tender", falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). This process is at the Tender stage, with the procurement method being a Restricted procedure. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 7,430,000. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 3 January 2025, with the service contract set to start on 1 August 2025 and end on 31 July 2030. The procurement covers schools located in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (region UKJ3).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive meal services including morning breaks, lunches, and hospitality requirements. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making this an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises looking to expand into school catering. Successful bidders will have the chance to establish long-term relationships with multiple schools within the Hampshire Schools Cluster 5, with a contract duration of up to five years subject to extension. This is ideal for businesses with experience in managing large-scale catering operations and those seeking to grow their presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hampshire Schools Cluster 5 - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Hampshire Schools Cluster 5 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, all lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

With a principal focus on primary education, the Schools of Hampshire Cluster 5 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 5 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, all 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 01 August 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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/QY7MP8TWAX

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038088-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£7,430,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,430,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ashley Infant School
Additional Buyers

Ashley Junior School

Bartley C of E Junior School

Burley Primary School

Fordingbridge Infant and Junior Schools Federation

Foxhills Federation

Harestock Primary School

Hordle CE (VA) Primary School

Hythe Primary School

Lymington CE (Aided) Infant and Junior School

New Milton Infant School

Orchard Junior School

Sopley Primary School

Sparsholt Primary School

Tiptoe Primary School

Waterside Primary School

Weeke Primary School

Wildground Junior School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
BH25 5AA
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
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
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Westminster Constituency
New Forest West

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