Tender

School Catering Services for Titus Salt School

TITUS SALT SCHOOL

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Titus Salt School in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is seeking a new contractor for its school catering services contract, classified under industry category CPV 55524000 - School catering services. This comprehensive 11-18 mixed school, with 1,450 students and approximately 200 staff, requires a supplier to provide high-quality, value-for-money catering services starting from 1st September 2025. The contract is set for a duration of five years with a possible two-year extension on a +1year, +1year basis. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following a restricted procedure, which involves completing a Selection Questionnaire due by 12:00 PM on 10th March 2025. The invitation to the second stage will commence on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in providing school catering services to expand their client base and increase revenue. The contract's significant duration, along with the potential extension, makes it a lucrative long-term engagement. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale, healthy, and cost-effective meal services are well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, organisations capable of managing diverse catering needs, including breakfast, lunch, and special event hospitality, should consider bidding. Collaboration with Panache Consultancy adds a professional layer of facilitation, ensuring a structured procurement process for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

School Catering Services for Titus Salt School

Notice Description

Titus Salt School is a 11-18 mixed comprehensive school based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, which is extremely popular and oversubscribed. The School is looking to source a new catering contractor from 1st September 2025 for a 5-year contract (plus possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school pupils, staff and hospitality as required. There are currently 1,450 students at Titus Salt School, including Sixth Form, and approx. 200 staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School is tendering for its school catering services contract which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will start from 1st September 2025, on a 5-year contract term plus possible 2 year extension (on a +1yr,+1yr basis). Panache Consultancy are assisting the school with the facilitation of the 2-stage procurement exercise. Interested parties are to complete a Selection Questionnaire, which can be accessed via the link provided in the Contract Notice (see Section 1.3, Communications). Additional information: For further information, please contact Gail Heath at Panache Consultancy at gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk NOTE: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information, please visit the Find A Tender website at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ The Selection Questionnaire can be accessed via the link provided.

Renewal: Up to 2 years on a +1year, + 1year basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003914-2025
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
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 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
TITUS SALT SCHOOL
Contact Name
Gail Heath at Panache Consultancy
Contact Email
gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHIPLEY, BRADFORD
Postcode
BD17 5RH
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Shipley
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

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