---
title: "Provision of Catering Services at Sedgefield Community College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-04"
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# Provision of Catering Services at Sedgefield Community College

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6f8

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Catering Services at Sedgefield Community College. The contract, with a value of £1,300,000, was awarded to Creative Management Services Ltd. The College, located south of the City of Durham, is part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 5th June 2023.

This tender for Catering Services at Sedgefield Community College presents an opportunity for businesses in the catering services sector to engage with public procurement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offering catering services could benefit from competing for this contract. The opportunity is in the services category, specifically for school catering services. The contract duration is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with a possibility of extension for a further 24 months, providing long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Sedgefield Community College ("the College") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the College that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. The Catering Services will be delivered at the College site. The College is a secondary school which is part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust and is located south of the City of Durham.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Sedgefield Community College ("the College") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the College that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. The Catering Services will be delivered at the College site. The College is a secondary school which is part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust and is located south of the City of Durham.

Renewal: The expected start date for the School Meal Service is 1st August 2023. The expected end date for the School Meals Service is 31st July 2026. With an option to extend for a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019057-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The expected start date for the School Meal Service is 1st August 2023. The expected end date for the School Meals Service is 31st July 2026. With an option to extend for a further 24 months. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| 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 | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019057-2023
- 5 May 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013038-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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