---
title: "Hobart High School - Tender for Catering Services."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD"
published: "2018-03-05"
---

# Hobart High School - Tender for Catering Services.

Buyer: THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for catering services at Hobart High School, located in Loddon near Norwich, Norfolk, is being managed by The Litmus Partnership Ltd. The tender, titled "Hobart High School - Tender for Catering Services", has a total estimated contract value of £600,000 over a three-year term, commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. This selective tender follows a restricted procedure and was published on 24th October 2017. The closing date for the receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is set for 24th November 2017 at 12:00.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those specialising in school catering services, fresh produce sourcing, and innovative service models. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to local sourcing, especially for fresh meat, bakery items, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, will be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on 'best value' and maximising customer engagement makes this an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their reach in the education sector.

## Notice

Hobart High School is an coeducational secondary school with academy status, situated in the village of Loddon, near Norwich in Norfolk, England. There are approximately 850 students and 60 members of staff. The school previously had specialist science college status before converting to academy status in February 2013. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Hobart High School (the Client). The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and vending services at the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1.4.2018 and concluding on 31.3.2021 (based on a 1+1+1 contract). The contract being offered via this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis with all free issue requirements and hospitality being recharged on consumption at 'net' food cost only. The successful Supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. The emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism to ensure that the customer take-up is maximised. The contract value is estimated at 200 000 GBP p.a. Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/hobart_high_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 24.11.2017 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d6452e-3b12-49ac-b7fa-feb28468b2fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR14 6JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Loddon & Chedgrave |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS CHARTWELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d6452e-3b12-49ac-b7fa-feb28468b2fa
- 24 Oct 2017 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94936125-e280-47da-8586-351f2690f406

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d6452e-3b12-49ac-b7fa-feb28468b2fa
  5th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94936125-e280-47da-8586-351f2690f406
  24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/hobart_high_school
  SQ Documentation ~ Hobart High School

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hobart.org.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4.json.