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Further Competition Ref 879 Catering Service

DEANESFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Deanesfield Primary School has recently completed a procurement process awarding a contract for school catering services. The contract was awarded via a further competition under the Building in Use Support Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with the procurement method specified as a restricted procedure. The awarded contract covers catering services at the school's location in Ruislip, UKI74, and is valued at £1,119,005. The contracting authority operated under public law with the procurement classified in the services category, specifically targeting school catering services. The process reached the award stage on 24th April 2025, with the contract signed on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Lunchtime Company Limited, which was awarded the contract. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, excellent customer service, and additional value in their proposals would be well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. The tender's award criteria focused on a blend of quality and cost, making it ideal for businesses capable of balancing exceptional service against competitive pricing. Further opportunities exist with the option for contract extension, allowing for potential continued growth and business development in the catering sector within educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Further Competition Ref 879 Catering Service

Notice Description

Deanesfield Primary School has awarded a further competition for school catering service through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

School catering services.

Options: Option for a further two years (+1 and +1) subject to annual review and incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016867-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,119,005 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years 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
DEANESFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Jill Ranson on behalf of Deanesfield Primary School
Contact Email
finance@deanesfieldschool.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088452715

Buyer Location

Locality
RUISLIP
Postcode
HA4 0LR
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)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
South Ruislip
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

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