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title: "Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender"
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# Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9014c475-8e1b-4df1-8d7e-b390b41d7525

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## Summary

BIP Solutions Limited is conducting an active procurement process under the title "Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 - Catering Services Tender," aimed at obtaining catering services within Hampshire Schools. This tender, belonging to the 'School catering services' category, is being managed through a selective procurement method using the restricted procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement deadline for submitting tenders is 25th April 2025, and the service provision is expected to start on 1st January 2026, running until the end of 2030. The contract encompasses various locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement primarily focuses on services and is geared towards promoting participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for catering businesses aiming to expand in the educational sector, especially those with expertise in managing large-scale catering services. SMEs that can offer innovative, efficient, and quality solutions in school catering will find this an excellent opportunity to gain a substantial contract spanning several years. The delivery of catering services across multiple schools requires reliable collaboration and experience, making this tender particularly suited for businesses with a robust supply network and prior experience in similar environments. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses establish a strong presence within educational institutions in the Hampshire area and beyond.

## Notice

Hampshire Schools Cluster 6 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, all 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/be0b8599-6104-499c-bb25-d00cc02fc15b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 4ZH |
| 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 | Marchwood & Eling |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0b8599-6104-499c-bb25-d00cc02fc15b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be0b8599-6104-499c-bb25-d00cc02fc15b
  25th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=961551554
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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