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title: "CA15323 - The Ashcombe School Outsourced Catering Services"
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# CA15323 - The Ashcombe School Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e9323a3-e7b6-484a-a492-c2eb938d9982

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## Summary

The Ashcombe School, located in Dorking, England, has completed its public procurement process for outsourced catering services, designated under the CPV code 55524000. The successful tender, awarded on 30th May 2025, involves providing a full school food catering service for its 1,513 students and staff. The contract with CULINERA LIMITED will begin on 1st September 2025 and extend over three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, at a total contract value of £1,981,348 GBP. This process was conducted as an open procedure, promoting transparency and competitiveness, with the tender period closing on 4th April 2025.

This opportunity demonstrates significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry. Companies that specialise in school catering services or have the ability to efficiently manage food services at large scale will find such contracts advantageous. The contract's extensive reach, covering various geographical locations like the UK, British Oversea Territories, and Channel Islands, further broadens the market for suppliers ready to expand their operational footprint. Businesses with the capability and flexibility to meet diverse regulatory and logistical needs will be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities.

## Notice

The contract will start date 1st September 2025 for three years and two one year extension. The successful Supplier will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering services for the 1,513 students on roll and staff at The Ashcombe School. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15323. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15323 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce93836d-d3f5-4295-8303-f42844f093d6 |
| Notice type | Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,981,348 |
| 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 | THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL |
| Locality | DORKING |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH4 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Dorking North |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULINERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 11:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce93836d-d3f5-4295-8303-f42844f093d6
- 14 Feb 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce93836d-d3f5-4295-8303-f42844f093d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce93836d-d3f5-4295-8303-f42844f093d6
  14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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