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title: "Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b659418-788d-43e2-8c3b-f4fdc87cac8d

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## Summary

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is seeking a contractor for catering services across 18 primary and secondary schools in Dorset and Somerset. The Trust aims to consolidate and improve catering provision under one contracted provider. The tender, with an expected contract value of £3,675,000, follows a selective procurement method with a deadline for tender submissions set for January 12, 2024. The contract period is planned to start on September 1, 2024, and run until August 31, 2029, offering opportunities for service providers in the South West region of the UK.

This catering tender by the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is suited for businesses specialising in school catering services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, inviting SMEs to participate. The Trust's focus on consolidating and improving catering provision presents an opportunity for companies to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term partnership. Businesses with experience in providing catering solutions for educational institutions in the South West region are well-placed to compete and expand their operations through this tender.

## Notice

SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its' schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b33e0c0-f093-4ca8-a24a-501f1e96e38f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,675,000 |
| 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 | SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT9 4EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Sherborne East |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b33e0c0-f093-4ca8-a24a-501f1e96e38f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b33e0c0-f093-4ca8-a24a-501f1e96e38f
  29th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dorset:-School-catering-services./3XHV28P6D9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sast.org.uk/

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