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title: "Provision of Catering Services - Ferndown Middle School"
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# Provision of Catering Services - Ferndown Middle School

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65554b66-8704-4314-b2c0-fb33e6f89a4a

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## Summary

Dorset County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Catering Services" at Ferndown Middle School, aiming to enhance the school's catering offerings. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically concerning catering services and school meals. The tender period concludes on 26 March 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2018 and remain in effect until 31 July 2024. This open procedure for procurement involves a total estimated contract value of £810,000, and it encompasses the potential to provide meals to an additional school, Ferndown First School.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with a focus on school meal provision and service delivery. Enterprises that specialise in high-quality food service and nutritional meal planning will be well-placed to compete. The emphasis on creating an attractive environment and delivering value-for-money food makes this an attractive contract for SMEs in catering, especially those experienced in delivering services to educational institutions.

## Notice

Dorset County Council on behalf of the Governing Body of Ferndown Middle School is seeking a Contractor that will support, explore and provide ways to deliver a School Catering service with the overall aim to further develop an approach which will create an attractive, conducive environment to students and staff and provide high quality food that represents value for money to users of the service. The School is also exploring the option to supply meals to Ferndown First School (The Contractor would be responsible for producing and transporting these meals) - the pricing Schedule (Schedule 3) comprises of two pricing models: Ferndown Middle School only, and Ferndown Middle School plus the supply to Ferndown First School. The value stated within this notice is the combined value of Ferndown Middle School and Ferndown First School. The Contract will be awarded in May 2018 for a contract start date of 1st August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5323eab-6797-4487-aaa4-8d24a65c4466 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| 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 | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5323eab-6797-4487-aaa4-8d24a65c4466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5323eab-6797-4487-aaa4-8d24a65c4466
  21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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