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title: "Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-120762c6-bbdd-44c7-b0d0-2f2ad78aca9b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a catering tender has been awarded by Manor Field Infant and Junior School, representing a group of community schools in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The procurement concerned school catering services with a contract value of £1,501,893.06. The contract was awarded to abm Catering Ltd, under a restricted procedure, and the process is now complete as of the award publication date on 8 July 2025. The services are scheduled to commence on 1 September 2025 and will continue through to 31 August 2030. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the school catering industry, particularly those capable of delivering quality catering services to educational institutions. The contract's scale and duration provide substantial potential for business expansion and sustained engagement in the educational services sector. Businesses that are well-suited to fulfil such contracts typically include those with prior experience in large-scale catering operations, an understanding of the unique requirements of school dining environments, and the ability to comply with safety and nutrition standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable to compete for this tender, indicating opportunities for businesses of varying sizes to participate in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School are a group of community schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They have come together to seek a new catering partner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b53e7f0-da40-47f8-9df6-1ac0093f4c67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,501,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,501,893 |
| 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 | MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG22 4DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Brighton Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b53e7f0-da40-47f8-9df6-1ac0093f4c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b53e7f0-da40-47f8-9df6-1ac0093f4c67
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=964409252
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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