Provision of Outsourced Catering

BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUSTcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ebefProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 04 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

3

1 awarded

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 2028
Possible 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
15000000
55000000
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality55.00%
Priceprice45.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

04 Mar 2026

Contract start

31 Aug 2026

Contract end

31 Aug 2028

Awarded to

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1 - Newcastle West and Northcomplete
2Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle Eastcomplete
3Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew'scomplete