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Lawrence Sheriff School ~ Catering Tender

LAWRENCE SHERIFF SCHOOL

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14 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Lawrence Sheriff School, located in Warwickshire, involved a tender for the provision of catering services at their school. Categorised under school catering services (CPV: 55524000), this procurement process employed a selective method via a restricted procedure. The tender reached the award stage on 11th February 2025, and the contract will span from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2031. The awarded contract, with a value of £1,651,437.50, was granted to Culinera Limited, an SME based in Buckinghamshire. The services will be delivered within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their clientele within educational institutions. The nature of the services, coupled with the substantial contract value, offers growth potential for companies looking to establish a foothold in the public sector. Firms with experience in large-scale catering operations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, highlighting the importance of having both the capacity and the adaptability to meet the needs of educational establishments.

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Notice Title

Lawrence Sheriff School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Lawrence Sheriff School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2b30462-6f48-441e-ac48-b6a475b0666a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3282f14-d366-4dd4-93a0-3a5691bcddd6
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
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
£1,651,437 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,651,437 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 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
LAWRENCE SHERIFF SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV21 3AG
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Eastlands
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULINERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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