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title: "Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL"
published: "2022-11-17"
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# Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff015061-d85a-4043-a172-8e0abe2e0a50

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## Summary

The Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender is currently active and is being conducted by Highcliffe School. The procurement process involves a contract value of £5,700,000 GBP for school catering services. The tender is following a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The tender deadline is set for December 20, 2022, and the contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028. The opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and falls under the services industry category.

This tender by Highcliffe School presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in school catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract value and the long contract period provide a stable business opportunity for the successful bidder to establish a sustainable presence in the school catering sector within the specified region. Businesses aspiring for growth and stability in the school catering services sector should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

This tender comprises 4 secondary and 2 primary schools in Dorset. Three schools are in the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Multi Academy Trust (HISP), plus three other secondary schools that are currently in a catering contract together Schools included: *HISP Trust - Highcliffe School *HISP Trust - Tanners Brook Primary School *HISP Trust - Portswood Primary School *The Purbeck School *Sturminster Newton High School *The Blandford School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f334f7b-38b7-439d-907b-c2d0a5d8420f |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,700,000 |
| 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 | HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL |
| Locality | CHRISTCHURCH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH23 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Highcliffe & Walkford |
| Westminster constituency | Christchurch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f334f7b-38b7-439d-907b-c2d0a5d8420f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f334f7b-38b7-439d-907b-c2d0a5d8420f
  17th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Christchurch:-School-catering-services./BB325PRMS3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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