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Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender

THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Tender

22 Oct 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Thomas Mills High School is seeking a vibrant catering service partner to manage and enhance the food services for its pupils and staff, situated in Framlingham, Suffolk (regional code: UKH14). The tender, titled "Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender," is particularly aimed at promoting the health and well-being of around 1,030 pupils and 100 staff members. This selective procurement process, set within the services category, will follow a restricted procedure and is expected to commence from Summer 2025, with an initial three-year contract term. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 29th November 2024 and the second-stage invitation on 13th January 2025. The value of the contract is estimated at £1.5 million.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses operating in the school catering services industry. Companies that are adept in delivering fresh, innovative, and nutritionally balanced menu options, making efficient use of local seasonal produce, and providing excellent customer interaction will find this contract particularly rewarding. Additionally, those with the capability to implement sustainable packaging solutions and engage effectively with the school community to support curriculum activities are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the potential for business growth through increased catering sales revenue, currently around £300k annually. The selected supplier must demonstrate creativity, operational efficiency, and commitment to excellence to succeed and possibly extend the partnership beyond the initial term.

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Notice Title

Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is a flourishing 11-18 high school situated in the historic town of Framlingham, Suffolk. We set high expectations of our pupils and, together with our well-qualified staff, this leads to excellent teaching and learning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is a flourishing 11-18 high school situated in the historic town of Framlingham, Suffolk. We set high expectations of our pupils and, together with our well-qualified staff, this leads to excellent teaching and learning. Pupils travel to the school from across east and central Suffolk, as well as south Norfolk, to experience an academic education of high quality. The school is presenting an exciting opportunity to partner with a Supplier who is able to deliver their vision of promoting the health and wellbeing of their circa 1030 pupils and 100 staff through the catering provision. Current catering sales revenue is around PS300k per annum, but there is considerable upside thought possible with some potential investment in the catering infrastructure. The Client would like to see innovative delivery of emerging food trends that are seen on the high-street and in supermarkets that pupils frequent and therefore need to be reflective in the school dining environment. There is a need to maximise sales and uptake - this can be achieved by offering a dynamic and bespoke food offering at morning break and lunchtime. The ITT will investigate the addition of a breakfast service and the anticipated impact that this may make. The key areas of focus for the successful service provider will include; Fresh and innovative menus that are nutritionally balanced and appealing; The best use of local seasonal produce; Efficient and consistent speed of service with great customer interaction; Sustainable solutions for food packaging; Catering staff integration with the School community and support with Curriculum activities. Identifying and potential funding of appropriate additions to the existing offer notably in terms of potentially funding and sourcing a new 6th form/ teacher facing offer in the 6th form hub The Client expects the successful Supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they will deliver these focus areas. The existing team have resilience and consistency in day to day production, but in order to produce the innovative and dynamic food offer required they will need to be supported by an engaged operational team that can demonstrate and upskill menu content to provideservices that meet expectation. Aside from the food, the environment in which the pupils engage with the catering offer is adequate but lacks some definition and merchandising, so the catering partners will need to consider what the requirements are to drive the whole pupil experience in the dining hall and other service areas. With a contract start date of Summer 2025, the Supplier will need to consider how they will manage the mobilisation and launch the service in what should be an adequate mobilisation timetable. The Client is seeking a catering service partner that has the ability and appetite to work flexibly and with complete transparency to deliver an exceptional standard of service and take on the development of a loyal and dedicated team. The contract will be for an initial three year-term, (with likely potential for further extension), Litmus are in the process of concluding a consumer insight survey which looks in detail into current levels of satisfaction of the pupils of all ages and the staff, this data and insight report will feature in the ITT data for those shortlisted. The catering tender presents an exciting time for the School and the Client is looking forwardn to developing a successful partnership with a service provider demonstrating the right cultural fit as well as hunger and appetite continuous improvement. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04aff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015336-2025
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,371,687 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
FRAMLINGHAM
Postcode
IP13 9HE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Framlingham
Westminster Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

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