Tender

The Mount Stewart Schools Federation Catering Tender

THE MOUNT STEWART SCHOOLS FEDERATION

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Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Mount Stewart Schools Federation is inviting tenders for its school catering services, with a contract title "The Mount Stewart Schools Federation Catering Tender." This procurement process is in the Tender stage, targeting the school catering services industry under CPV code 55524000. The contract will cover the Mount Stewart Infant School and Junior School located in Harrow, United Kingdom (postcode HA3 0JX). The tender process opened on 21st January 2025, and submissions are due by 4th March 2025 at 13:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025, with an initial contract period of 1,800 days and the possibility of renewal after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in school catering services, particularly those capable of providing Halal-certified meals as specified. With potential sales spanning pupil meals, staff meals, and various school events, the contract promises significant revenue potential. Businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, efficient catering services in educational settings will find this tender especially fitting. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure, selecting a shortlist of five candidates to move forward to the second stage, ensuring a competitive yet fair selection process.

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Notice Title

The Mount Stewart Schools Federation Catering Tender

Notice Description

The federation is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pupil Numbers: Nursery 45 KS1 253 KS2 357 Total 655 Pricings/Sales UIFSM - Entitled: 232 (KS1) / 325 (London Jnr) Uptake: 215 (KS1) / 280 (KS2) / Value: 2.65 GBP FSM - Entitled: 21 (KS1) / 32 (KS2) / Uptake: 53 / Value: 2.50 GBP Pupil Paid Meals - Entitled: 45 (Nursery) / Uptake: 45 (Nursery) / Value: 2.65 GBP Staff Duty Meal N/A Staff Cash Meals - No of Staff: 71 / Uptake: 4 approx per day / Value: 3.10 GBP inc VAT Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 102,500 GBP (Inf) + 137,000 GBP (London Jnr) FSM Sales 9,300 GBP (Inf) + 16,100 GBP (Jnr) Pupil Paid Meal Sales 6,135 GBP (Nursery) Staff Duty Meal Sales N/A Staff Cash Sales 2,500 GBP Hospitality Sales 0 GBP Service Times: 11:30 Nursery 11:45 - 13:00 onwards 12:30 last classes enter Current Contractor: Lunchtime Other Information: All meat is to be Halal (HFA)

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001999-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MOUNT STEWART SCHOOLS FEDERATION
Contact Name
Sarah Jones
Contact Email
s.jones@tmss.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089275113

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 0JX
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Kenton
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

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