Tender

Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender

MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, along with Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School, located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, have initiated a procurement process for a new catering partner under the title "Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender". This tender, categorized under school catering services (CPV 55524000), falls within the services industry. The procurement stage is currently active and employs a selective process via a restricted procedure. Important dates include the tender period ending on 14 February 2025, and the contract commencement set for 1 September 2025, with a duration of three years and an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of catering to educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority considers the contract suitable for such economic operators. The contract, valued at £1,592,000, requires suppliers to deliver full catering services to multiple schools, including delivering food to some sites. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale meal services and logistical challenges will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. Up to 10 suppliers will progress to the tender stage based on a competitive evaluation of their qualifications.

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Notice Title

Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School are a group of community schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They have come together to seek a new catering partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School are a group of community schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They have come together to seek a new catering partner. Manor Field Infant School is a co-educational school with approximately 154 students in reception to year 2 and a staff of 27. The current lunch service schedule is as follows: Year R students eat at 11.55 am, Year 1 students at noon, and Year 2 students at 12:25 PM. Manor Field Junior School It is a co-educational school with approximately 213 students in years 3 to 6 and 27 staff members. The current lunch service schedule consists of a staggered service from 12.00 pm until all children are served. Further details can be found on the school's website: www.manorfieldinfant.co.uk, www.manorfield-jun.hants.sch.uk Oakley Church of England Junior School Is a co-educational school with approximately 253 students year 3 to 6 and 31 staff members. The current service provides Lunch from 12.00 pm to 13.00 pm Further details can be found on the school's website: www.oakleyjuniorschool.co.uk Oakley Infant School Is of mixed gender and has approximately 175 students (Reception to Year 2) and 30 staff. The current service provides Lunch from 12.00 pm to 13.00 pm. Please note this is a delivered service site with the food being produced at the Junior school and transported over each day. Further details can be found on the school's website: www.oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk Chalk Ridge Primary School Is a co-educational school with approximately 306 students from reception to year 6 and 63 staff members. The current lunch service schedule consists of a staggered service from 12.45 am to 13.00 pm. Further details can be found on the school's website: www.chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk The schools have joined together in embarking on this tender process with the intention of appointing an experienced Catering contractor to deliver full catering services at all the schools. The contract is intended to commence on the 1st September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. Please see SQ document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000175-2025
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
£1,592,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,592,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

CHALK RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOO

OAKLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL

OAKLEY INFANT SCHOOL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG22 4DH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Brighton Hill
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

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