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title: "Valentine School Catering Servicce"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-29"
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# Valentine School Catering Servicce

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8eaeee3-a35f-4f45-b989-42f889df9f59

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of a full catering service for Valentine Primary School, which caters to approximately 700 pupils. The procurement falls under the category of school catering services and has a total estimated value of £900,000. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 1st March 2021 at 14:00 (GMT). The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with experience in school meal provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender has been marked as suitable for these types of organisations. Competing in this tender could enhance business growth and establish a long-term partnership with a local authority.

## Notice

An open tender opportunity for the provision of a full catering service for Valentine Primary School with circa 700 pupils

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6980588c-ec9c-43c5-bae2-4d3a857b59c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6980588c-ec9c-43c5-bae2-4d3a857b59c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6980588c-ec9c-43c5-bae2-4d3a857b59c4
  29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77621716-eada-4c47-af14-b77012c6ceb1
  Instructions on signing up for Southampton City Council procurement portal
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx

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