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Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender

MARCHWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Marchwood Junior School, located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, is actively engaged in a procurement process for providing catering services to the Hampshire Schools Cluster 6. The procurement pertains to school catering services, with a particular focus on primary education, and is classified under the CPV code 55524000. The process is currently in the tender stage, utilising a restricted procedure and selective procurement method. The tender request was published on 20th February 2025, and interested parties were required to submit their bids by 25th April 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st January 2026, extending over three years with an option to renew for an additional two-year period. The contract is governed by the GPA and involves opportunities for small and medium enterprises, although the selection criteria apply uniformly to all bidders.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in school catering services and able to accommodate the specific requirements of primary education institutions. Businesses proficient in offering comprehensive catering solutions, including morning breaks, lunches, and hospitality services, could find this contract an advantageous opportunity for expansion. Providers should be prepared to comply with TUPE regulations, involving the transfer of existing staff, and make necessary arrangements for adhering to 'Admitted Body' status in the Local Government Pension Scheme. This tender is suitable for economic operators seeking to establish or enhance their presence within the education sector in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight regions.

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Notice Title

Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 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 6 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 6 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 January 2026. 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-04e512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035021-2025
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
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
£347,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£347,700 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARCHWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO40 4ZH
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
Marchwood & Eling
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

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