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title: "RES/TWS -Tender for the provision for School Catering"
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# RES/TWS -Tender for the provision for School Catering

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-110bec74-d210-45f2-9175-609cfcb756d2

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive School Catering service. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 55524000 and falls within the services sector. The tender, identified as "RES/TWS - Tender for the provision for School Catering," was published on 30 March 2022 and is currently in the active procurement stage. The tendering process follows an open procedure and will close on 5 May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 21 October 2022 and will run for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension, providing a total value of £16,000,000 for the successful bidder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in school meals and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Suitable candidates should possess experience in providing catering services to educational institutions and demonstrate an ability to meet the needs of various schools within the Bristol area and the wider Southwest region of England.

## Notice

The Council on behalf of the schools wish to appoint a single provider under framework agreement, for the provision of School Catering to schools under individual call-off contracts. This is being procured under the 'Open Process' route and bids will be evaluated as being the most economically advantageous option to the schools. The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 1 year, (3+1 year) by agreement with the council, schools, and the provider The Framework will be available to the following organisations: * Bristol City Council (BCC) Maintained Schools, Nursery Schools, Academy Schools, and other educational establishments. Please see Section 10 - 'school profiles' for listing and details of schools and nurseries. * Academy Schools, who are in a group, included in the above-named Authorities, but also in other Authorities where the Academy Group operates. * The Local Authorities in the Southwest Region of England as follows: * Bath and North East Somerset, * Bournemouth, * Christchurch and Poole, * Bristol, * Cornwall, * Devon, * Dorset, * Gloucestershire, * Isles of Scilly, * North Somerset, * Plymouth, * Somerset, * South Gloucestershire, * Swindon, * Torbay * Wiltshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8899fd-392b-4f32-971a-d719a0542d57 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2022 - 21 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8899fd-392b-4f32-971a-d719a0542d57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8899fd-392b-4f32-971a-d719a0542d57
  30th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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