--- title: "Catering Services for Portsmouth Area Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-05" --- # Catering Services for Portsmouth Area Schools Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-470e0012-1cc0-4601-a658-fa34296bb120.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender process for "Catering Services for Portsmouth Area Schools," targeting a contract award date of 16th April 2019. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 5th December 2018. The contract, estimated to be valued at approximately £2.8 million annually, aims to provide comprehensive catering services across 38 schools in the Portsmouth area, including primary, secondary, and special schools, commencing 1st August 2019 and lasting for an initial term of five years, extendable up to ten years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale operations within educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for cultural accommodation, sustainability practices, and effective partnership working will be well-placed to compete. The requirement for a cashless payment system and adaptable service provisions, such as split lunch offerings and packed lunches, further broadens the potential for innovative service delivery, appealing to SMEs and larger providers alike. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council 'the Council' is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced suppliers to provide a fully managed solution for catering services for schools. The Council is targeting to award the contract on 16th April 2019 to a single provider. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to providing a fully managed catering service for schools and academies in the Portsmouth area for both primary and secondary schools. The service will be delivered via a mixture of standalone kitchens, production kitchens and serveries. The service will deliver the following: Accommodation of diverse cultural needs Partnership working Sustainability of service Cashless payment system Split lunch provision (secondary schools only) Provision of packed lunches Staff Meals Locally based management 38 schools in Portsmouth have indicated that they would like to join a new city-wide contract for school meals with effect from 1 August 2019, including primary, secondary, infant, junior, special schools and an all-through school. The known estimated value based on current number of schools and take-up is in the region of PS2.8M per year. The initial contract period will be for 5 years, extendable in increments to be agreed at the option of the Council to a maximum of 10 years. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Catering Services for Portsmouth area schools. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c62f663-4fe4-4a2e-9a18-a513335bb0f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 42933000 - Vending machines - 55320000 - Meal-serving services - 55321000 - Meal-preparation services - 55322000 - Meal-cooking services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55510000 - Canteen services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523100 - School-meal services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2018 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c62f663-4fe4-4a2e-9a18-a513335bb0f8 - 5 Nov 2018 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c62f663-4fe4-4a2e-9a18-a513335bb0f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c62f663-4fe4-4a2e-9a18-a513335bb0f8 5th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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