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Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender

THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, Suffolk, has completed the awarding stage of its catering tender process. The tender, titled "Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). It utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement was valued at £1,371,687.80, with the contract period spanning from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. The tender period concluded on 3 April 2025, and the award was published on 15 April 2025. The services will be provided within the East of England region, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the catering sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning this contract can provide substantial revenue over a five-year period and potentially enhance a company's portfolio in the educational catering market. The contract was awarded to Lunchtime Co Ltd, an SME based in Cambridge, highlighting the potential for smaller firms to successfully compete in selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is a flourishing 11-18 high school situated in the historic town of Framlingham, Suffolk. We set high expectations of our pupils and, together with our well-qualified staff, this leads to excellent teaching and learning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73f159ea-1c32-4aef-8952-9d963827af95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8681cbe5-cdcc-4e79-8fc4-daf450f00bde
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,371,687 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,371,687 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRAMLINGHAM
Postcode
IP13 9HE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Framlingham
Westminster Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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