Provision of Outsourced Catering

BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUSTcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ebefProcurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

01 Dec 2025

Deadline 16 Jan 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
Total value
£10,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
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.

Main category
services
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

Enquiry deadline
17 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
Please create an account on Cimple platform then search for the opportunity to gain access to the documentation https://cimple.uk/detail/498211
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 3 total

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

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1 - Newcastle West and Northactive
2Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle Eastactive
3Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew'sactive