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Plashet School - Catering Tender

PLASHET SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Plashet School in London, a body governed by public law in the education sector, has completed the procurement process for the "Plashet School - Catering Tender" under the school catering services category. This procurement was managed through a selective Restricted procedure, focusing on securing high-quality catering services using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The award phase has culminated, with Olive Dining Ltd selected as the supplier, as confirmed by the latest update on 15th August 2025. The contract, valued at £2,848,125, was signed on 20th February 2025, covering a term from 5th April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension to March 2030. Although the contract has been awarded, the surrounding tender indicates opportunities for adaptable and innovative service providers to propose future enhancements.

This contract offers significant growth potential for businesses, especially medium-sized enterprises adept in delivering bespoke catering solutions that align with the school's expectations for flexible and creative menu designs. Companies focused on quality over cost and willing to embrace a partnership are likely ideal candidates. The school emphasizes a management style that fosters development both for the quality of the service and the staff. Firms specialising in tailored catering experiences, able to provide fresh, locally sourced produce and capable of bringing innovative value additions, could find valuable opportunities in similar future tenders. The procurement's selective nature underlines the need for expertise, reliability, and the potential for adding long-term value, signalling a lucrative opportunity for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Plashet School - Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful supplier is required to provide excellent catering services to Plashet School - a popular girls' secondary school, which draws students from across the London Borough of Newham and from neighbouring boroughs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services to Plashet School. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 5th April 2025 - 31st March 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st March 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at the School. This includes morning break and lunchtime services over the academic year of 190 days. The school is keen to secure a high-quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of the school's specific students. The school is proud of its 'family ethos' and expects both a tightly managed service and a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. The school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the school is keen to secure 'best value' from this contract and to deliver 'best value' to its students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the services can be developed and value added, will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N3RV8P78N5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049254-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,848,125 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLASHET SCHOOL
Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7887915213

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E6 1DG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Plashet
Westminster Constituency
East Ham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE DINING

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