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title: "Provision of Catering Services in Primary Schools"
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# Provision of Catering Services in Primary Schools

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bd9a10f-02e3-43be-be89-23082737edf6

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking to engage a supplier through an open tender process for the provision of catering services in primary schools, excluding secondary school services. The contract is expected to start on 1st August 2022 and will initially run for three years, with the possibility of extending it for an additional two three-year terms, totalling a maximum potential duration of nine years. The value of the contract is estimated at £100 million, and the tender period concluded on 21st January 2022. This opportunity covers 155 schools within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and food services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing school meals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on school catering are encouraged to participate. With the extensive contract duration and potential for renewal, successful bidders could secure a stable revenue stream while contributing to essential services in the education sector in England.

## Notice

The Council are looking to appoint, through this Tender process, a single Supplier to provide catering services in primary schools. For clarity this opportunity does not cover secondary school catering services. Currently, 155 schools, made up from a combination of Primary Maintained Schools, Special Schools and Primary Academies, have committed to participate in the Agreement. The initial contract period is for 3 years commencing 1st August 2022 with a potential to extend for a further 2 x 3 years. Therefore the maximum potential length of the Contract is 9 years. Tender documents can be found at www.nepo.org, reference number DN587054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b73d2f-5e31-4afa-8afa-4eed1ef2fdb3 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LTD T/A CHARTWELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b73d2f-5e31-4afa-8afa-4eed1ef2fdb3
- 14 Dec 2021 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5797b7d4-e706-43a3-a686-5c2715b2a7b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b73d2f-5e31-4afa-8afa-4eed1ef2fdb3
  28th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5797b7d4-e706-43a3-a686-5c2715b2a7b2
  14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepo.org
  Tender Opportunity - Provision of Catering Services in Primary Schools

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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