--- title: "The Ashcombe School Outsourced Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e216.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL" published: "2025-02-14" --- # The Ashcombe School Outsourced Catering Services Buyer: THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e216.json) ## Summary The Ashcombe School is seeking a supplier for the provision of full school food catering services through an open tender. The contract is classified under school catering services (CPV code 55524000) and falls within the services procurement category. Located in Surrey, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025, with an initial duration of three years and an option to extend by two additional one-year periods. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4th April 2025 at 17:00. This procurement is conducted under the open procedure, with interested candidates required to register and submit their applications via multiquote.com, adhering to submission guidelines and deadlines. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing high-quality, nutritious, and sustainable food services. Companies with experience in educational catering, innovation in menu offerings, and the ability to manage large-scale food services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The successful supplier will not only cater for 1,513 students and staff but will also contribute to educational programmes on nutrition and healthy eating. Suppliers are evaluated based on criteria including innovation, investment, account management, and menu quality, providing a competitive landscape for businesses to showcase their strengths and contribute to the sustained improvement of the school’s catering provisions. ## Notice The contract will start date 1st September 2025 for three years and two one year extension. The successful Supplier will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering services for the 1,513 students on roll and staff at The Ashcombe School. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ashcombe School work closely with our catering provider, expecting them to provide good quality, nutritious, fresh food and to support the school in the all-round education of the students here on healthy choices and budgeting. We see the time spent in the dining halls as part of the educational day, both in the students putting into practice what they have learnt on nutrition and eating choices as well as managing their finances. The contract will start date 1st September 2025 for three years and two one year extension. The successful Supplier will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering services for the 1,513 students on roll and staff at The Ashcombe School. The school is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for the catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Supplier in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005215-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 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 | THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL | | Locality | DORKING | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH4 1LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Mole Valley | | Electoral ward | Dorking North | | Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley | | Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005215-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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