---
title: "Catering Services at Portchester Community School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02db1a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-21"
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# Catering Services at Portchester Community School

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db1a

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Catering Services at Portchester Community School to Caterlink Ltd. The contract was signed on 23rd October 2023, with a value of £619,220. The procurement process used a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The Catering Services contract commenced on 24th October 2023, utilising quality criteria such as Contract Start Up, Operatinal Proposal, Menus, Marketing, and Management Support alongside a price element.

This tender process managed by Hampshire County Council could provide growth opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services. Companies experienced in providing high-quality catering services to educational establishments, particularly in the Hampshire region, may find suitable opportunities within the procurement stage. Being responsive to the requirements outlined in the tender document, including Contract Start Up, Operational Proposal, Menus, Marketing, and Management Support, could enhance the chances of successful competiton and subsequent business growth.

## Notice

Catering Services at Portchester Community School to commence 24th October 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering Services at Portchester Community School to commence 24th October 2023

Options: Contracts will be for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for a further three years (in any combination). Contracts will be for a maximum of seven years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005608-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | January 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,077,887 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES; CATER LINK; CATERLINK; HC3S; PABULUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005608-2024
- 30 Aug 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025457-2023
- 9 Nov 2022 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031723-2022
- 31 Aug 2021 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021419-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml
- http://www.hants.gov.uk
- http://www.intendhost.co.uk/hampshire
- http://www.intendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/home
- http://www.uk-universities.net/Colleges/England-Hampshire.html
- http://www.uk-universities.net/Universities/England-Hampshire.html
- https://countysuppliesonline.hants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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