Provision of Outsourced Catering
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
1
Lots
3
Published
04 Mar 2026
Description
The Contract is to provide BBCET and its community of children with consistently high quality food services that meet nutritional standards and support the wellbeing of all recipients. The awarded Supplier(s) are to work in partnership with BBCET in line with the following principles: ? Transparency: Operate with transparency, ensuring that all the actions, decisions, services and processes related to the Contract are open and easily understood. ? Assurance: Provide accurate information and assurance that the services delivered meet the agreed-upon standards and specifications. ? Efficiency: Adhere to agreed-upon timelines to ensure that the Contract progresses smoothly and meets deadlines. ? Communication and Engagement: Maintain open and effective communication and engagement with BBCET and individual schools, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress on a timely basis. ? Knowledgeable: Demonstrate expertise in their field and be open to considering and incorporating different ideas or approaches that may benefit BBCET, individual schools and the children. ? Proactive Approach: Proactive stance in identifying and addressing potential issues or challenges. ? Escalation: Clear escalation procedures in place for resolving any disputes, issues, or conflicts that may arise. ? Continuous Improvement: Commit to a culture of continuous improvement, striving to enhance processes, technologies, and services throughout the Contract. ? Adaptability: Demonstrate a supportive and flexible approach in working with the BBCET and individual schools. This includes being adaptable to changing requirements, addressing needs promptly, and offering assistance when necessary. ? Service Delivery: A commitment to delivering high-quality services and adhere to established quality standards and benchmarks.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ebef
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028Possible extension to 31 Aug 2031
Contract commencing 01st September 2026 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 * 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory performance), with a final potential end date of 31st August 2031.
- CPV classifications
- 1500000055000000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 55.00% |
| Price | — | price | 45.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
04 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Aug 2026
Contract end
31 Aug 2028
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - Newcastle West and North | — | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle East | — | complete |
| 3 | Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew's | — | complete |
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 04 Mar 2026 · Contract period 31 Aug 2026 — 31 Aug 2028
Total lots
3
Awarded
3
Estimated total
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Awarded total
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Lot 1 - Newcastle West and North
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Aug 2028
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CPV
Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle East
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Aug 2028
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Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew's
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Aug 2028
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CPV
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