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Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender

BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL

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19 Feb 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford High School, located in Leigh, Greater Manchester, has recently completed the procurement process for its catering services. The tender, titled "Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender", fell under the industry category of School Catering Services. With a contract valued at £2,114,413, the procurement process employed a restricted procedure and was in the award stage by 19th December 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and continue until 31st March 2030. Aspens Services Ltd, a large-scale company based in Whittington, has been awarded the contract.

This catering services contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering to explore the competitive landscape and prepare for future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find similar opportunities favourable given the emphasis on suitability for such businesses. Providing catering services for a substantial institution like Bedford High School can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and industry credibility.

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Notice Title

Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bedford High School which is located in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9a79d43-22ba-4dde-b138-4505fcc66d4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3fbd41-9bb7-48be-934a-2993b27761a8
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
£2,114,413 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,114,413 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 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
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGH
Postcode
WN7 2LU
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Leigh South
Westminster Constituency
Leigh and Atherton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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