Tender

Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Holy Cross Catholic High School in Chorley, Lancashire, is currently in the tender stage of procuring catering services for its student body. The contract, valued at approximately £2.3 million, will cover services for about 985 pupils over a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. This restricted procedure procurement process is aimed at selective suppliers and will conclude its tender period on 15 November 2024. The successful supplier will need to begin services on 1 August 2025. Interested parties must submit both conforming and any variant bids by the deadline, ensuring all necessary documents are included for evaluation based on the set criteria.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those focused on innovation, healthy eating, and environmental sustainability. SMEs are encouraged to participate, although selection is based solely on meeting the procurement standards. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, value-for-money services while adhering to strict nutritional guidelines will find this contract beneficial for both brand visibility and growth. The successful partner will need to demonstrate a collaborative approach to improve and enhance catering services continually, aligning with the high standards and ethos of Holy Cross Catholic High School.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way Chorley Lancashire PR7 3LS

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way Chorley Lancashire PR7 3LS Contract value = PS1.38m turnover (3 years) Holy Cross Catholic High School is a school of approx. 985 pupils in years 7-11. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Headteacher welcome - Holy Cross Catholic High School continues to provide an outstanding Catholic Education for the children of Chorley and the surrounding area. It is a vibrant and welcoming school dedicated to the formation of successful and rounded young people. Within our school community there is a strong spirit of cooperation, kindness and love where people are valued and respected. Together we strive to produce young people with ideas and ambition, who have a clear vision of what they want to achieve in life. Our pupils have a strong sense of service and compassion for those in need and who have, above all, a love and zest for life. We are proud of our achievements, of our 'Good' Ofsted report and 'Outstanding' Diocesan report. There is always more to be done and our Governors and entire staff are focused on continued improvement. The school has a modern main dining area and two additional service areas, one in the hall and a second in a recently built extension next to the hall. The school is looking for a catering partner who will work collaboratively with them to continue to develop and enhance the service in line with student expectations, healthy eating principles and a strong environmental ethos. Innovation and continuous improvement will form a key component of ensuring that value for money is delivered to the students and the school. Admitted body status will be expected as there are some members of catering staff in the local government pension scheme. Please see SQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032253-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 3LS
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

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