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PP-10147 River Bank Primary School Catering

RIVER BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 14:07

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the catering services at River Bank Primary School, located on Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, has reached its award stage. The school, governed by public law, sought services within the school catering industry, following an open procedure under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The contract, valued at £1,482,345.91, was awarded on 7th May 2025 to ABM Catering Limited. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 55524000, involved a tendering period that concluded on 19th March 2025. The project requires effective management of catering operations including staff employment, food supply, and meal preparation, ensuring compliance with government nutritional standards.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in managing large-scale catering operations, particularly those with a focus on health and nutrition compliance. The successful bidder will manage the catering functions and be involved in employment and supply chain management, which makes it an ideal opportunity for established catering firms with proficient operational capabilities. SMEs with a specialization in school catering services may find this tender well-suited to leverage their expertise, particularly in light of evolving dietary standards and health-focused meal offerings. With the requirement for effective communication with school stakeholders and adaptability in operational strategies, companies adept in customer engagement and service innovation are well-positioned to compete for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

PP-10147 River Bank Primary School Catering

Notice Description

River Bank Primary School is a primary school located on Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES with capacity for 840 pupils.The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Successful bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with Government's minimum nutritional and food based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the new Ofsted guidance for catering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Bank Primary School is a primary school located on Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire,LU3 1ES with capacity for 840 pupils.The proposed contract will be for the outsourcedprovision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the SuccessfulBidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employmentand management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment andpreparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment ofutilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. TheSuccessful bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presentedmeals for pupils and staff, that comply with Government's minimum nutritional and foodbased standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eatingtrends, promote uptake, and comply with the new Ofsted guidance for catering.TheSuccessful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational levelcommunication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with customers thatinclude; School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the Successful Bidder willalso be responsible for all legal and health and safety & food safety requirements indelivering the catering services. The financial model required for this contract shall be a CostPlus model, as set out within the ITT and contract Terms and Conditions. Some catering staffare on Local Government Pension Schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,482,345 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Marius Pruteanu
Contact Email
marius.pruteanu@place-group.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU3 1ES
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Biscot
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

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