Notice Information
Notice Title
Westhoughton High School ~ Catering Tender
Notice Description
Westhoughton High School is a school of 1354 pupils in years 7-11. Heads welcome: This is a school with exceptional character and warmth, that you can sense even as you walk down our drive. A school that sits at the heart of the community because community matters to us here. It is my vision that during the time of my Headship this school will continue to grow to be a truly inclusive and restorative organisation that strives to meet the needs of every individual. We are a diverse community of over 1500 students and staff who have built a school centred around excellent relationships and the desire to bring our very best each day. The LEARN values that fly on the flags at the front of our school really mean something here. We genuinely do follow these five core values to ensure that students and staff have the chance to thrive in our school.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Westhoughton High School Bolton Road Westhoughton BL5 3DN Contract value = annual catering turnover PS1.47 million (3 years) The contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing 1st June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Westhoughton High School is a school of 1354 pupils in years 7-11. Heads welcome: This is a school with exceptional character and warmth, that you can sense even as you walk down our drive. A school that sits at the heart of the community because community matters to us here. It is my vision that during the time of my Headship this school will continue to grow to be a truly inclusive and restorative organisation that strives to meet the needs of every individual. We are a diverse community of over 1500 students and staff who have built a school centred around excellent relationships and the desire to bring our very best each day. The LEARN values that fly on the flags at the front of our school really mean something here. We genuinely do follow these five core values to ensure that students and staff have the chance to thrive in our school. Look after each other Enjoy school Aim High Respect each other, ourselves and our school community Never stop learning The school provides break and lunch services through two dining areas, a pod and a food truck. The school expects the very best for its pupils so high food standards, consistent food variety and regular and meaningful communication with the successful contractor will be essential. There are 6 facial recognition till points Admitted body status will be expected as there are some members of catering staff in the local government pension scheme. The expectation for contractor investment will be minimal but proposals for improvement to the kitchen or dining facilities will be welcomed.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04b76d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016450-2025
- 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
- £7,350,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £7,350,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £2,632,488 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Apr 202510 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Jan 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 7 Apr 202510 months ago
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
- WESTHOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1276673880, +44 1276673896
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WESTHOUGHTON
- Postcode
- BL5 3DN
- Post Town
- Bolton
- 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
- Bolton
- Electoral Ward
- Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
- Westminster Constituency
- Bolton West
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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