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title: "Wickham CofE Primary School Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d09c"
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# Wickham CofE Primary School Catering Tender

Buyer: WICKHAM COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d09c

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## Summary

Wickham CofE Primary School is seeking tenders for its school catering services, classified under CPV code 55524000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by 28 February 2025 at 13:00. The contract is set to start on 1 September 2025 and is located at Wickham CofE Primary School, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5HU. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, allowing a selective number of businesses to participate. The current contract includes the provision of various meals for 339 pupils and 53 staff members, with different pricing segments for nursery, UIFSM, FSM, and paid meals. The contract period extends for 1800 days with the possibility of renewal after three years, contingent on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in school catering to expand their operations and demonstrate their capability in delivering quality services in an educational setting. Companies with expertise in providing diverse and nutritious meal options tailored to the needs of both young children and staff are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms experienced in handling large-scale contracts and maintaining high standards of service will find this tender an excellent prospect for business growth. The selected contractor must be proficient in the logistics of food service within a school environment, meeting specified service times between 11:40 and 12:30, and adapting to the varied dietary requirements of the pupils and staff.

## Notice

The school is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pupil Numbers: Nursery 50 KS1 127 KS2 162 Total 339 Pricings/Sales Nursery Meals - Entitled: 50 / Uptake: 8 / Value 3.20 GBP UIFSM - Entitled: 127 / Uptake: 83 / Value: 3.20 GBP FSM - Entitled: 61 / Uptake: 39 / Value: 3.20 GBP Pupil Paid Meals - Uptake: 48 / Value: 3.20 GBP Staff Duty Meal - N/A Staff Cash Meals - No of Staff: 53 / Uptake: 1 / Value: 3.60 GBP Sales over 12 months Nursery Sales 1,500 GBP UIFSM Sales 49,000 GBP FSM Sales 23,000 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 29,000 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales N/A Staff Cash Sales 600 GBP Hospitality Sales 100 GBP Service Times: 11:40 - 12:30 Current Contractor: HC3S

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001516-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | WICKHAM COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 5HU |
| 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 | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001516-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233589
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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