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Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender

Bedford High School

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19 Feb 2025 at 12:05

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Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford High School, located in Leigh, Greater Manchester, has recently completed the procurement process for a catering services contract, awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. The procurement covers services including mid-morning breaks, hospitality for visitors, and provisions for inset days. The contract is valued at £2,114,413 and is set to start on 1st April 2025, lasting for three years until 31st March 2028, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure under the classification of school catering services, with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards and innovation in line with Healthy Eating in Schools guidelines.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in school catering services. The contract's guaranteed performance basis, alongside the scope for innovation, makes it attractive for experienced caterers aiming to expand their footprint in the educational sector. Businesses capable of providing high-quality, comprehensive catering services while adhering to nutritional standards will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their strengths. Additionally, with over 1,092 students and approximately 135 staff members at the school, the contract presents a substantial operational scale for interested firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bedford High School which is located in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are currently 1,092 students on roll which will be increasing to 1,130 in September 2024. There are approximately 135 members of staff working on site. The school was recently judged as good by Ofsted in October 2023. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028 and will be on a guaranteed performance basis offering a fixed annual return and or subsidy to Bedford High School. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term excluding the right to further extend for a further term of two years. The contract being offered and will be guaranteed performance in nature. It is expected that the successful contractor will have experience in the requirements of the Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards & Requirements) and be able to offer innovation and forward thinking during this contract term. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the school. This includes a mid-morning break, hospitality for visitors and provision for inset days. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations within the school. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please note, this is a contract award notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046eef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005799-2025
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
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,114,413 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford High School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGH
Postcode
WN7 2LU
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
Leigh South
Westminster Constituency
Leigh and Atherton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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