---
title: "Open Framework for the Provision of Catering Services to Educational Establishments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0469e1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-23"
---

# Open Framework for the Provision of Catering Services to Educational Establishments

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0469e1

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council is seeking applications to join an Open Framework for the Provision of Catering Services to Educational Establishments. The procurement process began on 1st September 2024 and will last for 4 years initially, with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years + 2 years. Interested parties should register via the InTend website by 25th June 2024 for the initial phase and starting from 26th June 2024 for the subsequent phase.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing catering services to educational establishments. Suitable organisations, such as catering companies serving schools, free schools, colleges, and local authorities within specific regions in England, can compete. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure timely submission of required documentation and consider the long-term potential for partnerships with educational institutions and local authorities in Hampshire and neighbouring areas.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered considered to join an Open Framework for the Provision of Catering Services to Educational Establishments. The Framework will commence on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 Years + 2 Years. Initially interested parties should register their interest in the Project via the InTend website https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, complete and submit the Framework Questionnaire by 25th June 2024. There will be a further opportunity for interested parties to register their interest in the Project, complete and submit the Framework Questionnaire from 26th June 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering Services to Educational Establishments. The Open Framework is open to educational establishments, such as but not limited to free schools and local authority maintained schools, pre-schools, post 16 colleges, higher education institutions, independent schools (schools that are independent in their finances and governance, they are not dependent upon national or local government), children's centres, any other types of schools and Local Authorities in Counties of South West (England) (UKK) and South East (England) (UKJ) e.g. Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP), Wiltshire Council).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016276-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 09:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016276-2024
- 23 May 2024 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016251-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://hants.gov.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire

## Provenance

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