Planning

Provision of a Schools Catering Service

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 18:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Schools Catering Service, aimed at supplying school meals to maintained schools across the Wakefield district. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a relevant planned procurement notice published on 25th May 2025. The contracting period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. Key dates include the future notice date on 1st August 2025. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically school meals, within the region of UKE45 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in the food service and catering industry, especially those with experience in large-scale meal provision. Companies specialising in educational catering can particularly benefit from participating due to the sustained contract period of three years. The procurement process aligns with the regulations under the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring a structured competitive environment suitable for public authority sub-central government projects. Businesses with a robust track record in managing similar contracts and fulfilling the logistical needs of a district-wide catering service would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Schools Catering Service

Notice Description

Provision of a school meals service for maintained schools across the Wakefield district.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027436-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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