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Saint Cecilia's CofE School - Catering Services

SAINT CECILIA'S COFE SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 09:16

Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Saint Cecilia's CofE School in London is engaged in the tender process for the provision of comprehensive daily catering services. This procurement falls under the category of services within the school catering industry, with the contract potentially extending up to five years, including initial terms and optional extensions. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure, with the recent award notice dated 16th June 2025 indicating the completion of the award stage. Stir Food Ltd has been awarded the contract, effective from 15th May 2025, following an award notification period that allowed for review or challenge of the decision. The competitive tender process began with an active status as of 21st October 2024, and concluded its tender period by 20th November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in large-scale catering services. The contract encompasses various catering needs for a school size of over a thousand pupils, including breakfast, breaks, and lunch services, thus serving as a substantial venture for catering providers proficient in managing educational institution meal plans. The ongoing expansion of the school's dining facilities, expected to complete by Easter 2025, provides additional scope for innovative service offerings. Companies with experience in public sector tendering and those capable of meeting intricate service requirements, including adherence to TUPE regulations, would find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially enhance their business trajectory through strategic expansion in the educational catering sector.

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Notice Title

Saint Cecilia's CofE School - Catering Services

Notice Description

Saint Cecilia's CofE School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the school is an outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Saint Cecilia's. This will consist of breakfast, morning breaks and full lunch service for the school day.There is one kitchen and dining area with a separate 6th form cafe. An extension to the refectory is currently being built and will be completed at Easter 2025. Once complete the refectory will serve plated food and the extension will serve the grab and go items. Across the School there are currently 1107 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/2025. Of this figure, 226 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (1) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Saint Cecilia's CofE School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the school is an outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Saint Cecilia's. This will consist of breakfast, morning breaks and full lunch service for the school day.There is one kitchen and dining area with a separate 6th form cafe. An extension to the refectory is currently being built and will be completed at Easter 2025. Once complete the refectory will serve plated food and the extension will serve the grab and go items. Across the School there are currently 1107 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/2025. Of this figure, 226 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team [1] are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please refer to the tender documents and TUPE for further information. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 2 years as well as the 3 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with 3 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032483-2025
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
£1,877,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,847,401 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2026, 2027 or 2028 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SAINT CECILIA'S COFE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Maria Robinson
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 5JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI6 Outer London - South

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
West Hill
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIR FOOD

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