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title: "The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE ASTLEY COOPER SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd2e741e-1e32-4886-8baf-9f0f7aaf96a7

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## Summary

The Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead is currently seeking tenders for its catering services, with a total contract value of £985,155. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the tender period will conclude on 6 November 2020 at 12:00 PM. This contract is part of a significant development, as the school anticipates a multi-million-pound new build set to start in summer 2021 and finish in March 2026. Catering services must be provided within the East of England region, aligning with the school’s requirements.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are well-versed in providing tailored food solutions for educational environments. Companies that have experience in handling large-scale catering contracts, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering high-quality meals suited to student preferences will be well-positioned to compete effectively. This expansion at the school is likely to enhance the need for robust catering partnerships, offering a promising avenue for growth in this sector.

## Notice

The Astley Cooper School is a Secondary School in Hemel Hempstead. The school was formed following the merger of The Grove Hill School with The Highfield School in the late 1980's. The school has grown in pupil numbers in recent years following an Ofsted rating of Good and continues to go from strength to strength. The school will also benefit from a multi-million-pound new build that is due to commence in the summer of 2021 with completion in 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbfa0527-2687-404a-bb37-ba6fcd1f93b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | £985,155 |
| 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 | THE ASTLEY COOPER SCHOOL |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Grovehill |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbfa0527-2687-404a-bb37-ba6fcd1f93b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbfa0527-2687-404a-bb37-ba6fcd1f93b4
  5th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hemel-Hempstead:-School-catering-services./93E7NABWZM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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