---
title: "Provision of Catering Services at Ferryhill School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-31"
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# Provision of Catering Services at Ferryhill School

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6fc

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Catering Services at Ferryhill School. The Council, acting on behalf of Ferryhill School, oversaw the tender process for this contract involving the delivery of school catering services. The Catering Services are to be provided at the School site, which is part of the Eden Learning Trust. The contract has been awarded to Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd trading as Chartwells. The total contract value is £10,000,000 GBP, and the contract was signed on 12th June 2023.

This tender opportunity to provide Catering Services at Ferryhill School presents a chance for businesses in the catering services industry to expand their client base. Companies specialising in school catering services and food supply chain management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement process allows for transparent bidding, with a focus on quality criteria such as managing staff absence, staff training and development, core menu offerings, and plans to increase and maintain school meal uptake. The deadline for this tender was 5th June 2023, marking the commencement of the award period.

## Notice

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Ferryhill School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. The Catering Services will be delivered at the School site. The School is a secondary school which is part of the Eden Learning Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Ferryhill School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. The Catering Services will be delivered at the School site. The School is a secondary school which is part of the Eden Learning Trust.

Renewal: This Contract has a potential Extension Period of up to 10 further years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022171-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## 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 | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LTD TRADING AS CHARTWELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022171-2023
- 5 May 2023 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013043-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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