This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2024 at 12:05

Tender

17 Oct 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Little Lever School has completed a procurement process for catering services, with an award to Caterlink Ltd. The contract is valued at £2,540,063.88 GBP and was signed on 1st May 2024. The school, located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, had a tender stage with a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract is for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for 2 more years.

This tender by Little Lever School presents an opportunity for businesses, especially catering service providers, to compete for a contract that values quality catering services for a school environment. The school's values emphasise kindness, hard work, and responsibility, setting the tone for suppliers aligned with these principles to succeed in the tender process. Businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in the education sector catering niche would be well-suited to engage in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

Little Lever School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Little Lever School

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract value = PS373,000 per annum turnover Little Lever is a school of approx. 1060 pupils in years 7-11. The school has recently increased their pan to 240 to commence September 2024. Over the next five years the school will increase in size to 1200 pupils. The school is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2024. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The school currently has a main dining area and an external pod, the internal kitchen has recently been fully refurbished, and the school has been given funding to expand the buildings including an extension on the internal dining area. The school's Values are: Be Kind We are respectful, polite, and courteous at all times to all people. We don't take advantage of others and helping a member of our team is helping ourselves. We play by the rules so everyone can benefit. Work Hard We never give up. We remain positive so that we have the strength to persevere with even the hardest work. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. Take Responsibility We are honest. We accept we are in control of our actions. We do what we say we will do and do not make excuses. We have the courage to do the right thing. Additional information: Please be aware that this contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040ca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016308-2024
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
£1,865,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,865,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,540,063 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 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
Little Lever School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL3 1BT
Postcode Area
Bolton
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
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Little Lever & Darcy Lever
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caterlink Ltd

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