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title: "Contract for Catering Service at Durham Federation"
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# Contract for Catering Service at Durham Federation

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a22738e8-3b90-4f72-8bcb-2c4fe5409720

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Contract for Catering Service at Durham Federation." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to food and beverages, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 28th February 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 23rd April 2019 and will last until 22nd April 2021, with a total estimated value of £1.3 million. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit a bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and food service industry, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive catering solutions to educational institutions. Companies specialising in healthy meal preparation, dietary needs, and cost-effective catering services will be well-suited to compete. Given that the schools involved serve a student body of 551, with a notable percentage eligible for Free School Meals, there is a clear emphasis on providing quality and nutritious food to those in need, making this a valuable contract for suitable service providers.

## Notice

This Contract is on behalf of the Governing Body of Durham Federation for a catering service. The Durham Federation has two sites one in Sacriston, County Durham housing a Nurture Group and Vocational Subjects, the other at Ushaw Moor, County Durham where the majority of the students are educated. The schools are situated in areas of deprivation within County Durham, its intake of 551 students (11 to 16) with 27.4% of students entitled to a Free School Meal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67eaf4c-9f9e-4eac-abc3-871f438c2069 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2019 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67eaf4c-9f9e-4eac-abc3-871f438c2069
- 25 Jan 2019 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902ce36-55ca-4819-884d-9ad9efb9ec01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67eaf4c-9f9e-4eac-abc3-871f438c2069
  25th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b902ce36-55ca-4819-884d-9ad9efb9ec01
  25th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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