Award

Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender

RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL

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Award

23 Jun 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ribston Hall High School has completed its procurement process for a catering tender, covering all catering services, including hospitality and free issue requirements, within the school. This contract, valued at £1,793,081, employs a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure and pertains to the school catering services industry category. The award stage was reached, with Cater Link Limited successfully secured as the supplier. The contract term begins on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2030. Located in Gloucester, South West, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is Ribston Hall High School, and key dates include the tender period ending on 6th February 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, especially those with expertise in educational institutions. With the procurement process favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses of this scale would find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and footprint within the UK's educational sector. Although the award has been completed, understanding such successful tenders can help inform future participation in similar selective processes which are commonly adopted in servicing schools in the region.

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Notice Title

Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Ribston Hall High School. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29aa0f88-9c7d-45df-93cd-0674e67339c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5367be-c758-4941-8ea0-612fc29c7004
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,793,081 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,793,081 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 5LE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Moreland
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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