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title: "Contract for Catering Service at Dene Community School"
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# Contract for Catering Service at Dene Community School

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a9de6f8-c284-4140-83b5-5f6ec34034dc

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## Summary

The Dene Community School, represented by Durham County Council, has initiated a public procurement process for a catering service contract valued at £1,020,000. This tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting the food and beverages industry. The tender period has closed as of 24th August 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 29th October 2018 and conclude on 28th October 2020. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit bids through the NEPO portal.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that cater to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to engage in this tender, as it is designed with their participation in mind. The ability to access a substantial contract like this can enhance the operational prospects of companies in the food service industry, enabling them to expand their offerings and market reach within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Contract for Catering Service at Dene Community School on behalf of the Governing Body. Additional information: To download the documents and return your completed tender please go to www.nepo.org .Please note you will need to be registered on the NEPO portal in order to bid. Do not contact the buyer to send you the tender documents. Once registered on the Portal then please search for ProContract ReferenceDN354497 . If you require help with the portal then please telephone the portal helpdesk on 03300050352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf295e9-6728-4f38-a50f-493df787d031 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 28 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,020,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,020,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATESHEAD SCHOOL CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf295e9-6728-4f38-a50f-493df787d031
- 20 Jul 2018 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a36bd69-3534-40c3-93da-cdea2512f195

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf295e9-6728-4f38-a50f-493df787d031
  15th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a36bd69-3534-40c3-93da-cdea2512f195
  20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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