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title: "Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 - Catering Services Tender"
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buyer: "ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75fc0582-c04f-44c0-bdfe-6113e67e65f8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 Catering Services Tender was handled by Abbotswood Junior School in Hampshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of "School catering services," with a focus on providing comprehensive catering solutions including morning breaks, lunches, and hospitality services. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage as of 21st June 2024, with the contract period beginning on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, and the total contract value is £3,400,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in school catering services. Businesses suitable for this contract would include well-established providers with the capacity to manage large-scale, multi-location catering solutions. SMEs are encouraged to engage, although the awarded supplier, Edwards and Ward Ltd, is a large-scale provider. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering high-quality, comprehensive catering services in educational settings will likely find this tender advantageous for expanding their operational scope and establishing a long-term partnership with multiple schools in the Hampshire cluster.

## Notice

Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes some morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf3c7f5-a84e-45ae-b925-7aaa6a33518b |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 8EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Totton Central |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS AND WARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf3c7f5-a84e-45ae-b925-7aaa6a33518b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf3c7f5-a84e-45ae-b925-7aaa6a33518b
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=880450686
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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