Provision of Outsourced Catering
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
3
Published
01 Dec 2025
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 VATAbove the relevant threshold
- 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.
- Main category
- services
- 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
- 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.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - Newcastle West and North | — | active |
| 2 | Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle East | — | active |
| 3 | Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew's | — | active |