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SSE Outdoors - Great Wood Catering

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of catering services at SSE Outdoors - Great Wood. The contract, titled "SSE Outdoors - Great Wood Catering," falls under the canteen and catering services industry and the broader category of hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services (CPV code 55500000 and 55000000). This procurement, which followed an open procedure, has moved to the award stage with J & J Catering Services Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, and its completion status is confirmed. Somerset County Council, based in Taunton, UKK23, is the buying organization responsible for this procurement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering and food services, particularly those able to provide high-quality meals and snacks. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts include local and regional catering companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and those with a strong focus on quality and social value, as these factors were critical in the award criteria, equally weighted with price. The contract value of £150,000 indicates a significant and stable revenue stream, making it an attractive opportunity for capable catering service providers aiming to expand their market presence and secure prestigious service contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SSE Outdoors - Great Wood Catering

Notice Description

catering contract to provide all meals and snacks at SSE Outdoors - Great Wood.

Lot Information

Lot 1

catering contract to provide all meals and snacks at SSE Outdoors - Great Wood

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013740-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J & J CATERING SERVICES

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