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Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender" has concluded with the award stage. Managed by Holy Cross Catholic High School located in Chorley, Lancashire, this tender falls within the services category, specifically school catering services as classified under CPV code 55524000. The selective procurement method was utilised through a restricted procedure, with key dates including the tender period end on 24th March 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st August 2025, running until 31st July 2030. The contract, valued at £2,451,313.32, has been awarded to Mellors Catering Sevices Ltd.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for businesses operating in the catering services industry. It offers a long-term contract that can support sustainable business growth for the successful supplier. Companies with experience in large-scale catering, particularly those catering to the education sector, would find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement process indicates a preference for suppliers that can demonstrate reliability and a capacity to meet the specific needs of the education sector, potentially providing a foothold for further opportunities in similar sectors. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were identified as suitable participants in the tendering process, offering a chance for smaller businesses to engage in substantial contracts.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way Chorley Lancashire PR7 3LS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-884f961b-ff87-45e1-9730-e01a40ee2b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bc6360-a330-45bd-8ffc-227e3d64d2fb
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
£2,451,313 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,451,313 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 3LS
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SEVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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