Award

Lancaster Royal Grammar School ~ Catering Tender

LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the catering services contract at Lancaster Royal Grammar School was conducted under a restricted procedure, targeting the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000). The buying organisation, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, is located in Lancaster, North West England, UK. The award stage of this process has been reached, with the contract awarded to Aramark Ltd on 15th May 2025. The contract, valued at £2,619,498.82, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. Catering service providers with experience in educational settings would have been well-placed to compete given this procurement method.

This catering services tender offered substantial business growth opportunities, particularly to companies capable of handling contracts that involve providing services over an extended period. The suitability conditions indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, suggesting a favourable environment for businesses looking to expand into or within the public sector. Organisations specialising in large-scale school catering would find this opportunity significant due to its scope and duration, offering a solid revenue stream and a prominent partnership with an established institution like Lancaster Royal Grammar School.

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Notice Title

Lancaster Royal Grammar School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fb090f-d818-446e-a267-326cabfe53f9
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
£2,619,498 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,619,498 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 3EF
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Bulk
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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