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title: "Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cd87"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL"
published: "2025-01-06"
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# Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cd87

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## Summary

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, along with Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School, located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, have initiated a procurement process for a new catering partner under the title "Basingstoke Group Primary School ~ Catering Tender". This tender, categorized under school catering services (CPV 55524000), falls within the services industry. The procurement stage is currently active and employs a selective process via a restricted procedure. Important dates include the tender period ending on 14 February 2025, and the contract commencement set for 1 September 2025, with a duration of three years and an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of catering to educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority considers the contract suitable for such economic operators. The contract, valued at £1,592,000, requires suppliers to deliver full catering services to multiple schools, including delivering food to some sites. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale meal services and logistical challenges will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. Up to 10 suppliers will progress to the tender stage based on a competitive evaluation of their qualifications.

## Notice

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School are a group of community schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They have come together to seek a new catering partner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Manor Field Infant and Junior School, Oakley Church of England Junior School, Oakley Infant School, and Chalk Ridge Primary School are a group of community schools located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. They have come together to seek a new catering partner. Manor Field Infant School is a co-educational school with approximately 154 students in reception to year 2 and a staff of 27. The current lunch service schedule is as follows: Year R students eat at 11.55 am, Year 1 students at noon, and Year 2 students at 12:25 PM. Manor Field Junior School It is a co-educational school with approximately 213 students in years 3 to 6 and 27 staff members. The current lunch service schedule consists of a staggered service from 12.00 pm until all children are served. Further details can be found on the school's website: www.manorfieldinfant.co.uk, www.manorfield-jun.hants.sch.uk Oakley Church of England Junior School Is a co-educational school with approximately 253 students year 3 to 6 and 31 staff members. The current service provides Lunch from 12.00 pm to 13.00 pm Further details can be found on the school's website: www.oakleyjuniorschool.co.uk Oakley Infant School Is of mixed gender and has approximately 175 students (Reception to Year 2) and 30 staff. The current service provides Lunch from 12.00 pm to 13.00 pm. Please note this is a delivered service site with the food being produced at the Junior school and transported over each day. Further details can be found on the school's website: www.oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk Chalk Ridge Primary School Is a co-educational school with approximately 306 students from reception to year 6 and 63 staff members. The current lunch service schedule consists of a staggered service from 12.45 am to 13.00 pm. Further details can be found on the school's website: www.chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk The schools have joined together in embarking on this tender process with the intention of appointing an experienced Catering contractor to deliver full catering services at all the schools. The contract is intended to commence on the 1st September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. Please see SQ document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000175-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,592,000 |
| Lots value | £1,592,000 |
| 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 | MANOR FIELD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | CHALK RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOO; OAKLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL; OAKLEY INFANT SCHOOL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG22 4DH |
| 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 | Brighton Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000175-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/PE633383JD
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Basingstoke:-School-catering-services./PE633383JD
- https://www.chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk/
- https://www.manorfieldinfant.co.uk/
- https://www.oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk/
- https://www.oakleyjuniorschool.co.uk/

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