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Fresh Sandwiches & Food to Go (1)

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 May 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Fresh Sandwiches & Food to Go (1)" was conducted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on providing 19,000 school meals each day primarily to schools in Rotherham, and extending to several in Doncaster and Sheffield. This tender, completed under the award stage, relates to the supply of sandwiches, wraps, and food to go in the food industry category. The contract will cover various sites throughout Rotherham and beyond, and is part of the Category 9 of the YPO Food Deal DPS. The contract period runs from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2029, with the total value amounting to £443,940. The awarded supplier for this contract is Tiffin Sandwiches Limited.

This contract offers numerous business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in food services and catering, as it involves supplying a large volume of products across multiple locations year-round, including non-school sites. Businesses with experience in fulfilling large-scale food supply contracts, meeting diverse dietary requirements, and displaying flexibility for potential site changes will find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement method employed indicates opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing their competitiveness in the sector. Businesses well-positioned to provide high-quality, health-compliant food products will benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Fresh Sandwiches & Food to Go (1)

Notice Description

Scope of the Procurement The Catering requirement across the Council has several established areas, the largest of which is the provision of 19,000 school meals each day to mainly Rotherham based schools although there will be the requirement to deliver to several Doncaster schools and one Sheffield school. There are also several residential care units and commercial cafe outlets which these contracts will service. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council aims to ensure any food provision is in-line with a healthy eating agenda to keep the community fit and healthy, as well as satisfying a variety of medical and religious dietary requirements in-line with any relevant legislation and guidance. This contract will service sites throughout Rotherham and potentially other sites may utilise the contract if requirements arise. A full copy of the site list is provided at Appendix 1. There are 12 school meal sites who will have ongoing regular requirements, alongside the below sites:- * Rotherham Schools serviced by Riverside Catering * Clifton Park Cafe/Museum Cafe * Thrybergh Country Park * Rother Valley Country Park * Waleswood Caravan Park * Parkhill Lodge * Lord Hardy Court * Davies Court * Civic Theatre Supply requirement will not be limited to term time only as we support the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme and will therefore be purchasing sandwiches throughout the Year. This will also apply to the non-school sites. New sites may be added to this list and current sites removed as and when required by the Council throughout the duration of this contract. This further competition relates to the supply of Sandwiches, Wraps and Food to Go, via Category 9 of the YPO Food Deal DPS (ref: 985).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7e5940-aa2f-4542-83fe-4194c61b8ff8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,940 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£443,940 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2029 4-5 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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIFFIN SANDWICHES

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