Award for supply and distribution Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Snacks, Confectionery & Drinks to St Paul's Catholic School

St Paul's Catholic School (secondary acct: Pelican)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 16:35

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by St Paul's Catholic School for the supply and distribution of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Snacks, Confectionery, and Soft Drink Products. Located at Phoenix Drive, Milton Keynes, the school undertook this procurement through the open procedure method, with Avendra International acting as the procuring entity. The process resulted in two active awards for Lot 1 and Lot 2, with Waterdene Foodservice being the awarded supplier. The total value of the contracts amounts to GBP 1,290,479, covering the period from 1st December 2025 to 19th October 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement falls under the food and beverage industry category, and the legal basis aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage distribution, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of products from ambient, chilled, and frozen goods to snacks and drinks. With a contract period that spans nearly two years and potential extensions, suppliers can secure long-term business relations with a sub-central government public authority. SMEs are notably encouraged to participate, as demonstrated by Waterdene Foodservice’s successful bids, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to thrive in competitive bidding scenarios. The contract values and the reputation of St Paul's Catholic School as the contracting authority make this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the education sector and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award for supply and distribution Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Snacks, Confectionery & Drinks to St Paul's Catholic School

Notice Description

Supply and distribution of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Snacks, Confectionery and Soft Drink Products to St Pauls Catholic School.

Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled, Frozen Products

Supply & Distribution of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen Products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: option to extend for a further 12 months

Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks

Supply & Distribution of Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks products

Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification

Renewal: option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077099-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,199,216 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,199,216 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,199,216 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,237,479 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
St Paul's Catholic School (secondary acct: Pelican)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AS ABOVE
Postcode
MK6 5EN
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Waterdene Foodservice

Further Information

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