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title: "Seaham High School - Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04570d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-25"
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# Seaham High School - Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04570d

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## Summary

Durham County Council, acting on behalf of Seaham High School, has completed an open tender procurement process for the provision of catering services at Seaham High School. This procurement, under an open procedure in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015 and falling under the Light Touch Regime (Regulation 74), focuses on services within the "School catering services" industry category (CPV classification: 55524000). The winning bidder will enter into an agreement with Seaham High School itself. The contract, valued at GBP 4,000,000, spans from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028, covering secondary school meals including break-time breakfasts and lunch-time meals. The procurement location is Seaham in the UKC14 region.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in school catering services. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment, where businesses can secure a long-term contract offering predictable and stable revenue. Companies with expertise in school meal services and those capable of managing large-scale food service operations within educational settings will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Such opportunities are ideal for food service providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, specifically within educational institutions.

## Notice

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Seaham High School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. Provision of Catering Services at the School site for Secondary School Meals, including break time breakfast service and lunch time meals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council ("the Council") for and on behalf of Seaham High School ("the School") are facilitating this procurement exercise. It will be the School that enters into the proposed agreement with the successful bidder. Provision of Catering Services at the School site for Secondary School Meals, including break time breakfast service and lunch time meals. This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 25 Jul 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2024
- 3 May 2024 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014287-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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