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title: "FC10403 - 879 Building in Use Support Services - West Berkshire Schools Group - Lot 1 - Catering Services"
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# FC10403 - 879 Building in Use Support Services - West Berkshire Schools Group - Lot 1 - Catering Services

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e24fd9b-2a6f-41ea-85fd-0f195eba43e1

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation for catering services under the title "FC10403 - 879 Building in Use Support Services - West Berkshire Schools Group - Lot 1". This tender falls under the "School catering services" category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed on 12th May 2021, with a total contract value of £2,192,693.10. The contract period is set to commence on 24th July 2021 and conclude on 23rd July 2026. The procurement was carried out through a Further Competition method via YPO's Building in Use Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on providing catering services, particularly those that specialise in school meal provision. Businesses well-suited to compete would have experience in catering for educational institutions and a capability to manage multiple contracts, given that this tender includes 15 separate contracts awarded to the same provider. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate long-term relationships with educational institutions and contribute to sustained business growth in the region.

## Notice

The Further Competition was for Catering Services. It was awarded via YPO's 879 Building in Use Support Services. The same Provider was awarded for each school which resulted in 15 separate contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec08803-77c2-4c18-8082-e7d2a629c02b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further Competition Via YPO's Building in Use DPS |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,192,693 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,192,693 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 6SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst & Purley |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec08803-77c2-4c18-8082-e7d2a629c02b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec08803-77c2-4c18-8082-e7d2a629c02b
  21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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