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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Tender

26 Jan 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School has completed a catering tender process under the selective procurement method. The contract involves delivering catering services starting from 1st September 2023 for an initial three-year period, extendable by two years. The total contract value is approximately £1,475,000. The school, located in Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, expects close cooperation with the catering provider to ensure pupils' well-being. The procurement stage was a tender, and the contract award was recently signed on 22nd June 2023.

This tender opportunity at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School offers potential growth for suppliers, particularly SMEs. Businesses providing school catering services, especially those with experience in delivering high-quality meals to young students, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is aimed at fostering competitive bids and encourages close collaboration with the school community to uphold its values. Furthermore, the contract's specifications and values align with those that aim to create positive impacts on society, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses seeking socially responsible partnerships.

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Notice Title

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The contract is for the delivery of catering services commencing 1st September 2023 for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Rookery Avenue Ashton in Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 9PF Contract value approx. PS885,000 (3 years) The contract is for the delivery of catering services commencing 1st September 2023 for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years. St Edmund Arrowsmith is a school of 1215 11-16 year old students The school has four catering serving points, three located in the main dining room area serving a variety of products from cold food to meal of the day. There is a separate serving area for year 11and year 10 which serves most of the items available in the main dining room. The school is interested in an additional external serving area and would welcome contractor investment for this. The following extract from the Head teachers welcome gives an indication of the ethos and values of the school: Our aim has always been to inspire every pupil to want to make the world a better place. This aim sits above all others in defining an education for our pupils. Our Catholic faith is central to everything we do, and our pupils are asked to be living witnesses to that faith and develop the values that come with it. We reveal who we are in the hundreds of mundane everyday interactions in our school community: opening doors for each other, being polite and courteous along the corridors, taking care of each other and offering help when needed. The school expects to work closely with their catering provider to ensure that the pupils eat well and behave well. Communication and proactive engagement are key. There are two staff who have LG terms and conditions. See SQ document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039ac9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020092-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,475,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,475,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,297 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN4 9PF
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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Ashton-in-Makerfield South
Westminster Constituency
Makerfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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