Tender

Catering Tender Calthorpe Park School

CALTHORPE PARK SCHOOL

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Tender

15 Nov 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Calthorpe Park School is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process to secure catering services for pupils, staff, and visitors. Located in Fleet, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the services category with an industry classification of catering services (CPV code: 55520000). The procurement is conducted using a selective method via a competitive flexible procedure. Potential suppliers must express interest by 8th January 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031, contingent on performance and financial agreements. The total estimated contract value is £2,710,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services. Given the contract's focus on quality and price, companies with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services at competitive rates are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with local and similar experience can effectively meet the school’s needs, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector. The procurement process includes an expression of interest, followed by a selection questionnaire (SQ) stage, providing a structured opportunity to demonstrate business capabilities and potentially secure a lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Tender Calthorpe Park School

Notice Description

Catering and Hospitality services to pupils, staff and visitors. To be prepared and delivered on site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to the absolute satisfaction of the school and agreeable financial guarantees the contract can be extended up to 12 or 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e206
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074208-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,710,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,710,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
CALTHORPE PARK SCHOOL
Contact Name
Julian Edwards
Contact Email
info@gy5.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447785234650

Buyer Location

Locality
FLEET
Postcode
GU51 5JA
Post Town
Guildford
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hart
Electoral Ward
Fleet West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

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