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title: "The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE ASTLEY COOPER SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33f4c534-95ed-40f5-ac94-4a6bf25dce57

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## Summary

The Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead has completed the procurement process for a catering service tender, titled "The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender". This selection falls under the school catering services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The contract, worth £985,155, commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The tender period closed on 26th February 2021, with the awarded contract now active and publicised as of 10th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the foodservice and catering sector, particularly those that can cater to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their flexibility and ability to provide personalised service. With the ongoing development of the school facilities, companies involved in catering services that focus on quality, efficiency, and compliance with food standards can anticipate potential growth by engaging with similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Astley Cooper School is a Secondary School in Hemel Hempstead. The school was formed following the merger of The Grove Hill School with The Highfield School in the late 1980's. The school has grown in pupil numbers in recent years following an Ofsted rating of Good and continues to go from strength to strength. The school will also benefit from a multi-million-pound new build that is due to commence in the summer of 2021 with completion in 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084b0a8e-a6b6-4fe0-b310-1555093238b9 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £985,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £985,155 |
| 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 | THE ASTLEY COOPER SCHOOL |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Grovehill |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084b0a8e-a6b6-4fe0-b310-1555093238b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084b0a8e-a6b6-4fe0-b310-1555093238b9
  10th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=584183173
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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