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Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Harrison Primary School is soliciting bids for its catering contract, with procurement being handled through RM&C Consultants Ltd. This tender falls under the public authority sector, specifically sub-central government, and targets the school catering services category within the Fareham area, identified as region UKJ35. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage. Key dates to note are: expressions of interest deadline on 17th April 2025 and the award period closing on 17th June 2025. The contract will commence on 1st September 2025 with potential renewal after three years based on performance.

This catering tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering. The competitive flexible procedure means that up to five companies will be shortlisted for interviews based on their initial questionnaire, creating an opportunity for a wide range of service providers, including SMEs, to compete. This tender is designed to accommodate urgent procurement needs and promises a substantial contract period of three years with an extension possible, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to establish long-term relationships and stability in their business operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Harrison Primary School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Harrison Primary School is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2025. Currently on roll is 255 pupils in KS1 and 360 pupils in KS2. See SQ Document Part 1 for more details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011720-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
Harrison Primary School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7EQ
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

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