Provision of Catering Services in Primary Schools by Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd t/a Chartwells
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Catering Services in Primary Schools by Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd t/a Chartwells
Awarded 31 Jul 2022
Awarded31 Jul 2022
Value£100,000,000.00
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 4y 9mo9y term, 47% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2022Expires 30 July 2031
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Durham County Council awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd t/a Chartwells for the provision of catering services in primary schools.
The contract covers 155 schools, including Primary Maintained Schools, Special Schools, and Primary Academies, and excludes secondary school catering.
The initial contract period is 3 years, commencing 1st August 2022, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 3 years, for a maximum potential length of 9 years.
The contract value is £100,000,000.
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