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title: "16 090 Catering Services for High Schools"
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# 16 090 Catering Services for High Schools

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b3ecae8-8a38-4f97-9d1a-c21eb9e583d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cheshire East Borough Council, which is seeking catering services for high schools in the North West region of England. This open procurement, titled "16 090 Catering Services for High Schools," is currently in the Award stage and has been active since the contract period commenced on 17 April 2017. The contract is set to run until 31 July 2020, with potential extensions available until 31 July 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £8 million, with a minimum value of £7 million. Key deadlines included the tender period that concluded on 17 February 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and food services sector, particularly those specialising in school catering. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing nutritious meal options and value for money to educational institutions will be strong contenders. The successful bidder, Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited - Trading as Chartwell, was awarded the contract and bids that adhere to requirements such as TUPE compliance will be essential for businesses looking to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Provision of Catering Services, from April 2017, for an initial period of approx. 3 years and 4 months until 31.7.2020, with 3 x 12 month options to extend until 31.7.2021, 31.7.2022, and 31.7.2023 respectively. The schools require a nutritious high quality, value for money catering service, which meets the needs of both customers and the schools. Please note that TUPE will apply and bidders will be required to agree to a pension bond in the form of an admission agreement, and must be able to service all 4 schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0259e873-b33f-47ec-8c2f-03da1d7dfa79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,200,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED - TRADING AS CHARTWELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 May 2017 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0259e873-b33f-47ec-8c2f-03da1d7dfa79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0259e873-b33f-47ec-8c2f-03da1d7dfa79
  10th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91378ee3-79dd-e611-80da-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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