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title: "School Catering Contract for St Nicolas Junior School"
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buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# School Catering Contract for St Nicolas Junior School

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf99cf3f-a4db-474c-bc02-a21377bee813

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## Summary

The St John and St Nicolas Schools Federation, under the governance of the West Berkshire Council, has awarded a School Catering Contract for St Nicolas Junior School in Newbury, Berkshire. The contract has an initial term of three years and 39 days with a possible 2-year extension. The contract, valued at £179,790 GBP, involves providing catering services to a two-form entry junior school with 252 children. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 23rd March 2023. The contract period will run from 24th July 2023 to 23rd July 2026.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses specialising in school catering services to deliver their offerings to St Nicolas Junior School. The contract is suited for businesses capable of meeting the specified requirements and providing appealing and healthy meals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, which offers a promising opportunity for growth through a substantial contract value and potential extension.

## Notice

This contract relates to provision of a fully managed catering service to St Nicolas Junior School (Newbury, Berkshire) in line with supplied specification. St Nicolas School is a two-form entry junior school with 252 children currently on role. This contract will have an initial contract term of three years and 39 days with the option to extend for a further 2 years (as 2 periods of 12 months). Awarded value is for the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ef92c5-6de0-4ca1-ab2a-42def4d70d75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,790 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ef92c5-6de0-4ca1-ab2a-42def4d70d75
- 20 Feb 2023 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0250bbc4-7ced-4df6-ad4d-b23e7c3d8997

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ef92c5-6de0-4ca1-ab2a-42def4d70d75
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0250bbc4-7ced-4df6-ad4d-b23e7c3d8997
  20th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da078138-9d09-4d2f-9f6c-4baabc801ca9
  ITT and associated documents attached as a zip file - which are also available from the school while this opportunity is open.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stnics.w-berks.sch.uk

## Provenance

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