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title: "Catering Provision"
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buyer: "HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Catering Provision

Buyer: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11be921f-885b-4f4f-953b-e4c657d67bc9

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## Summary

Hamwic Education Trust is seeking proposals for the provision of outsourced catering services for six primary schools in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category "School catering services" (CPV 55524000), is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender was published on 26 January 2025, with a deadline for submissions on 7 March 2025. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2028, involving a total tender value of GBP 1,320,000.

Businesses that specialise in catering services, particularly those experienced with educational institutions, will find this tender a significant opportunity for growth. The open procedure encourages competition, making it accessible to both SMEs and VCSEs. The tender process offers a substantial contract value, which could bolster a company's portfolio and long-term business prospects. With the procurement focusing on primary school catering services, enterprises with expertise in providing nutritious and child-friendly menus are highly suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of outsourced catering provision for six primary schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f9bf87-b2b2-43c1-ac0f-84f93cb5813f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,320,000 |
| 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 | HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2025 at 18:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f9bf87-b2b2-43c1-ac0f-84f93cb5813f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f9bf87-b2b2-43c1-ac0f-84f93cb5813f
  26th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southampton:-School-catering-services./8R59XXPCFX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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