Buyer Name: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Buyer Address: Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE4 9YH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: finance@bishopbewickcet.org
Provision of Outsourced Catering
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: VALUE MATCH SERVICES LTD
Buyer Address: Dee House, Chester, UKD63, CH3 5UU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: tenders@value-match.co.uk
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
10000000.0 GBP
10000000.0 GBP
Published
04 Mar 2026, 09:39
04 Mar 2026, 09:39
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
31 Aug 2026, 23:00
31 Aug 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2028, 22:59
31 Aug 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED
ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 2 Status: complete
Lot 3 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Provision of Outsourced Catering
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