Tender

Grange Junior School Catering Tender

GRANGE JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

Grange Junior School in Hampshire, United Kingdom, has issued a tender for catering services under the title "Grange Junior School Catering Tender." The procurement is currently in the tender stage with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 14th April 2025 and award period ending on 30th June 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st September 2025 with potential renewal subject to satisfactory performance. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically school catering services, and it's a selective, competitive flexible procedure managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those catering to schools. With a pupil population of 236 and a staff of 25, there's a strong potential for consistent revenue streams through meal sales over the contract period which could extend till August 2030 upon renewal. Ideal candidates would be companies experienced in school catering and capable of delivering quality meals within the specified budget constraints. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, making this an accessible growth opportunity for smaller catering businesses looking to expand their client base in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Grange Junior School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Pupil Numbers: KS2 236 / Total 236 FSM Entitled: 74 Uptake: 55 Value: 2.60 GBP (but bid on 2.58 GBP) Pupil Paid Meals Uptake: 60 Value: 3.20 GBP (but bid on 2.58 GBP) Staff Duty Meal Entitled: 2 Uptake: 1 Value: 3.84 GBP Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 25 Uptake: 1 Value: 3.84 GBP Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 25,170 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 40,480 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales 572 GBP Staff Cash Sales 0 GBP Hospitality Sales Pupil Snacks 100 GBP Service Times: 12:0 - 13:00 Current Contractor: Hampshire Education Catering

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008712-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GRANGE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
GU14 8TA
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

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