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Aylesbury High School ~ Catering Tender

AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Aylesbury High School, located in Buckinghamshire, UK, has recently awarded a contract for catering services to Pabulum Ltd under a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. The process, classified under the school catering services industry category, reached the award stage with the contract being finalised on 20th June 2025. The contract is valued at £2,129,107.83 and covers services to be delivered in the South East region from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. This procurement, which was favourable for SMEs, reflects the strategic engagement of the educational institution with external catering suppliers to enhance service delivery.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms in the catering sector, particularly those capable of providing specialized services to educational facilities. Businesses aiming to expand or solidify their presence in the school catering industry can leverage this type of contract to gain experience and showcase expertise. Dynamics like contract value and duration highlight the potential for long-term partnerships and consistent revenue for companies that align with the buyer's requirements, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that are encouraged to participate through such targeted procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Aylesbury High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Aylesbury High School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7675f20-a141-442b-b8ef-673bff3784fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2221a010-b83a-426b-9806-e8180e736e11
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
£2,129,107 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,129,107 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 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
AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP21 7SX
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury South East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PABULUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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