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title: "Hampshire Cluster 2 - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040234"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FEDERATION OF BURSLEDON C OF E INFANT AND BURSLEDON JUNIOR SCHOOLS"
published: "2024-03-28"
---

# Hampshire Cluster 2 - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: THE FEDERATION OF BURSLEDON C OF E INFANT AND BURSLEDON JUNIOR SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040234

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## Summary

The Federation of Bursledon C of E Infant and Bursledon Junior Schools have completed the Hampshire Cluster 2 - Catering Services Tender for school catering services. The contract is valued at £2,215,000 GBP and has been awarded to Cater Link Limited. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The duration of the contract is three years starting on 1st April 2024, with a possible extension of up to two more years.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses, particularly catering service providers focusing on catering for schools and education institutions. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration. Businesses in the catering services industry, especially those with experience in providing school catering and hospitality services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The geographical focus is Hampshire and Isle of Wight, providing local businesses with a chance to engage in a lucrative public procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Hampshire Schools Cluster 2 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes some morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

With a principal focus on primary education, the Schools of Hampshire Cluster 2 continue to develop students' learning capabilities and interests and lay a solid foundation in their students, to deepen their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes when they proceed to secondary education. The goals of their education, incorporate the importance of nurturing physical and mental development via active learning, improving information literacy and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Hampshire Schools Cluster 2 are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes some morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 1st April 2024. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010270-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,215,000 |
| Lots value | £2,215,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,215,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FEDERATION OF BURSLEDON C OF E INFANT AND BURSLEDON JUNIOR SCHOOLS |
| Additional buyers | HATCH WARREN INFANT SCHOOL; ST FAITH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL; STANMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL; STOCKBRIDGE PRIMARY AND PRE-SCHOOL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO31 8BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Mid Test |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010270-2024
- 20 Sep 2023 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027727-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=852398119
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hampshire:-School-catering-services./9Q4998Y2V5
- https://stockbridgeprimary.co.uk/
- https://www.bursledonschools.co.uk/index.asp
- https://www.hwis.hants.sch.uk/
- https://www.st-faiths.hants.sch.uk/
- https://www.stanmore.hants.sch.uk/

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