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title: "Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf994eff-6ab0-461a-982a-f7090fa3efbd

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## Summary

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is seeking catering services for its Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset. This procurement opportunity aims to consolidate catering provision under one contracted provider to enhance efficiency and value. The tender, with a value of £3,422,903.13 GBP, is in the award stage, with a contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure with the tender period closing on 24th May 2024. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering school catering services in the South West region of the UK, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust contracting process presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on improving catering provision across the trust. Aspens Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for suppliers to secure long-term partnerships with educational institutions. Businesses interested in providing services to schools and educational establishments in the South West region should consider engaging with the Trust's procurement team to explore potential collaborations and business growth opportunities.

## Notice

SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its' schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c12fd7-863a-46db-b6ec-81ae1f2b783d |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,422,903 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,422,903 |
| 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 | SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT9 4EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Sherborne East |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| 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

- 5 Jun 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c12fd7-863a-46db-b6ec-81ae1f2b783d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c12fd7-863a-46db-b6ec-81ae1f2b783d
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=866757515
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sast.org.uk/

## Provenance

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