This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2024 at 14:05

Tender

02 Aug 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The St John Rigby College is seeking catering services through a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The college, located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, aims to work with a provider experienced in college catering. The tender, with a contract value of £1,968,780, is currently in the active stage, with a tender submission deadline of 8th September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2029.

This opportunity at St John Rigby College provides a chance for catering businesses, especially those experienced in college environments and with a commitment to healthy eating and student engagement, to expand their operations. The tender stage will involve selecting a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 suppliers to proceed. Variants bids are allowed, and the college emphasises its Catholic mission and values, fostering a community that values service to others. Businesses focused on high-quality service provision and innovative catering solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

St John Rigby College ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

St John Rigby is officially one of the highest performing colleges in the country with student numbers currently 1356, expected to rise September 2023. All students have timetables that mean that they are in college every day.

Lot Information

Lot 1

St John Rigby is officially one of the highest performing colleges in the country with student numbers currently 1356, expected to rise September 2023. All students have timetables that mean that they are in college every day. The college currently has four catering outlets - a hot food counter, shop, deli counter and a Starbucks coffee offer. The college would like to work with a provider who is experienced in providing catering services within a college environment and who strives for continuous improvement, bringing innovation and new ideas to the catering service. The successful Supplier will be expected to uphold high standards of food and service, demonstrating a strong commitment to healthy eating and engagement with the students. A high level of contract support will be expected. 'Our Catholic mission and values are at the heart of St John Rigby College. We are an open and welcoming community for students of all faiths and none, which enables our young people to flourish as adults so that they may pursue lives that will serve to create a better world. We aim to develop a caring community which provides opportunities for service to others. Through the many charitable activities during the college year students grow into compassionate and responsible adults who recognise their interconnectedness with the larger community.' Please SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ec96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009627-2024
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
£1,968,780 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,968,780 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,691 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 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 John Rigby College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN5 0LJ
Postcode Area
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Pemberton
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cater Link Limited

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