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title: "Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL"
published: "2023-07-20"
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# Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8be15e3e-222f-4222-83e0-ab5be8e484bd

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## Summary

The Highcliffe School in Christchurch, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for school catering services. The tender title was "Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender," and it involved 4 secondary and 2 primary schools in Dorset. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender period ending on May 26, 2023. The contract will start on August 1, 2023, and run until July 31, 2028.

This catering contract opportunity is suited for businesses providing school catering services in the South West region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract has been awarded to Aspens Services Ltd and presents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their presence in the education sector.

## Notice

This tender comprises 4 secondary and 2 primary schools in Dorset. Three schools are in the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Multi Academy Trust (HISP), plus three other secondary schools that are currently in a catering contract together Schools included: *HISP Trust - Highcliffe School *HISP Trust - Tanners Brook Primary School *HISP Trust - Portswood Primary School *The Purbeck School *Sturminster Newton High School *The Blandford School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d599f559-b28a-4bc8-9b21-d71e8e00c7a9 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,278,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,278,809 |
| 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 | HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL |
| Locality | CHRISTCHURCH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH23 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Highcliffe & Walkford |
| Westminster constituency | Christchurch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 20 Jul 2023 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d599f559-b28a-4bc8-9b21-d71e8e00c7a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d599f559-b28a-4bc8-9b21-d71e8e00c7a9
  20th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=796674149
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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