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Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender

Royal National College for the Blind

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02 Jul 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Royal National College for the Blind engaging a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, focusing on school catering services under the CPV code 55524000. This tender was for a catering contract with a value of £1,016,291.56, intended for the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 2nd July 2025, marking its completion. The tender period closed on 19th May 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. The buyer, Royal National College for the Blind, based in Hereford, aims to provide quality education for visually impaired students.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in catering services who are capable of operating under a restricted procedure and can meet the specific needs of educational institutions. It is an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their reach within the educational sector. The successful supplier, Thomas Franks, is a large-scale operation, which highlights the opportunity for similarly large enterprises as well as SMEs with adequate capacity to deliver high-quality service within this niche market. The longstanding contract period further enhances the opportunity for businesses aiming to establish a stable and long-term partnership with a respected institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal National College for the Blind ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK's leading specialist residential College of further education for people with a visual impairment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac41cf86-605f-4033-b5ac-f5ad1f23afc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e046ae-c7db-46a2-865f-a97db31376da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,016,291 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,016,291 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal National College for the Blind
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR1 1DT
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Holmer
Westminster Constituency
North Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thomas Franks Ltd

Further Information

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