---
title: "Valentine School Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e89"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-29"
---

# Valentine School Catering

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e89

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of catering services at Valentine Primary School in Southampton, valued at £970,000. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 55524000 for school catering services, is in the open tender stage and is set to close on 1st March 2021 at 14:00. The contract period will last for approximately three years, with options for two twelve-month extensions available, and submissions must be made electronically via the council's dedicated portal.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those equipped to meet the standards outlined in the procurement documentation. Suppliers should possess the capability to deliver comprehensive school catering solutions that adhere to health and safety regulations and quality expectations. Companies capable of managing large-scale contracts and those with experience in educational settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

New contract for the provision of a full catering service for Valentine Primary School in Southampton

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Full catering provision for school meals

Renewal: 2 Optional 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001843-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £970,000 |
| Lots value | £970,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001843-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0747

## Provenance

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