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title: "Contract for the Provision of Catering in the Secure Unit, Newton Aycliffe"
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# Contract for the Provision of Catering in the Secure Unit, Newton Aycliffe

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eadef21d-b656-4cc6-802d-9da4515c702c

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is currently seeking to establish a contract for the provision of catering services at the Secure Unit in Newton Aycliffe. This procurement process, classified under the category of catering services (CPV code: 55520000), is conducted through an open procedure. The tender has significant dates, including a deadline for submissions that was set for 1st December 2017, with the contract itself effective from 1st April 2018 and running until 31st March 2022. The facility is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Aycliffe Secure Centre, which is operated by the council.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in catering for specialised environments such as secure facilities. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with stringent safety and quality standards, along with the capacity to manage a substantial contract worth £800,000, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and market presence within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract is for the catering provision within the Secure Unit at Newton Aycliffe. Aycliffe Secure Centre is a Local Authority Secure Children's Home operated by Durham County Council. The Centre is located on the Aycliffe Young People's site in Newton Aycliffe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870520f3-cbcc-47b6-8bc4-77cccf60a90d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870520f3-cbcc-47b6-8bc4-77cccf60a90d
- 30 Oct 2017 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870520f3-cbcc-47b6-8bc4-77cccf60a90d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870520f3-cbcc-47b6-8bc4-77cccf60a90d
  30th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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