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title: "Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041dcb"
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# Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: BEAMINSTER SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041dcb

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## Summary

The Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School have completed the tender process for catering services. The contract, lasting three years from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027, with a possible extension, has been awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. Both schools are located in Dorset, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a main procurement category of services. The contracting authority, Beaminster School, initiated this tender, which has now reached the award stage.

This catering tender provides an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses offering catering services with innovative food concepts and a focus on meeting diverse dietary needs would be well-suited to compete. The contract value is £1,262,269.40 GBP, with Aspens Services Ltd selected as the supplier. The Schools aim to engage a contractor to enhance their catering services and offer a guaranteed return for the provision of services. Interested businesses should check the specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation and consider submitting a conforming bid to secure this contract opportunity.

## Notice

There are two schools participating in this tender - Beaminster School and The Woodroffe School

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Schools for the duration of this contract. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This contract has been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017135-2024 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,967,470 |
| Lots value | £1,967,470 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,262,269 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEAMINSTER SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | THE WOODROFFE SCHOOL |
| Locality | BEAMINSTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT8 3EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Lyme & Charmouth |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017135-2024
- 29 Nov 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035256-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=866111261
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/XJ256ZV2Y5
- https://www.woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk/

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