003625 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of Meals at Aycliffe Secure Centre

Durham County Council
North East
1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030

Provision of a fully managed catering service at Aycliffe Secure Centre for up to 34 young people aged 10-18 years, operating 365 days a year. The service includes daily two-course lunches, evening meals, weekend brunch, special dietary and allergen management, themed food events, packed lunches, and hospitality catering.

Open the official notice

Closed· 9 October 2026

Estimated value: £2m; Buyer estimate
Published: 23 September 2026
Deadline: 9 October 2026; Closed
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 August 2030

What the contract covers

Future contract via open tender process

Provision of fully managed catering and food services for residential secure children's homes and educational facilities.

Provision of a fully managed catering service at Aycliffe Secure Centre
Planning, preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for young people and staff

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Future contract via open tender process
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 24 months + 24 months
Longest it can run: 84 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 15894210, 55523000

Services in this tender

Care home and extra care cateringMain service£1.1m typicalFully managed catering at a secure children's home

Lifecycle

Published
23 September 2026
Deadline for bidsClosed
9 October 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
1 September 2027

The buyer

Durham County Council

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Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3870170/003625-preliminary-market-engagement-pme-for-the-provision-of-meals-at-aycliffe
Buyer reference: OPEN20261826
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-07789d
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Durham County Council. 003625 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of Meals at Aycliffe Secure Centre. Tender, 23 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3870170/003625-preliminary-market-engagement-pme-for-the-provision-of-meals-at-aycliffe (accessed 5 November 2026).