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title: "Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042170"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL"
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# Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042170

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 - Catering Services Tender" is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £3.4 million, has been awarded to Edwards and Ward Ltd. The contract involves the provision of catering services within various schools in the Hampshire region, including primary education institutions. The procurement followed a restricted procedure and was managed by Abbotswood Junior School along with other schools in Hampshire. The contract, which encompasses services such as morning breaks, lunches, and hospitality, is set to commence on 1st August 2024 and will last for three years with an optional two-year extension. Significant dates include the tender's closing date of 19th January 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in educational catering services. Businesses that can manage and deliver comprehensive catering solutions, ensuring adherence to health standards and contributing to students' physical and mental well-being, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The procurement process not only involves the direct provision of meals but also caters to special events and hospitality needs, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their service offerings. The inclusion of existing staff under TUPE regulations further highlights the requirement for robust operational capabilities and HR management, particularly in handling pension schemes.

## Notice

Hampshire Schools Cluster 3 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 3 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 3 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 August 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/024484-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | £3,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | FREEGROUNDS INFANT SCHOOL; NORWOOD PRIMARY & PRE-SCHOOL; ST BEDE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL; STOCKBRIDGE PRIMARY & PRE-SCHOOL; WESTERN CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL; WHITCHURCH CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 8EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS AND WARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024484-2024
- 4 Dec 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035656-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=880450686
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hampshire:-School-catering-services./72RZ48H839
- https://stockbridgeprimary.co.uk/
- https://www.abbotswood.hants.sch.uk/
- https://www.freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk/
- https://www.norwoodprimary.com/
- https://www.stbedewinchester.co.uk/
- https://www.western.hants.sch.uk/index.asp
- https://www.whitchurchprimary.com/

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