Award

Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 14:22

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 14:18

Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 10:27

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 12:01

Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Rotherham Borough Council for the Crowden Outdoor Education Centre catering services has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £396,657, has been awarded to GE Catering Group Ltd. The authority's goal is to provide top-quality meals for approximately 40 residential guests and up to 70 day visitors, maintaining national nutritional guidelines. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering services, and was conducted through an open procedure. This award concludes pending finalisation with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities, particularly for catering service providers and SMEs, to engage with public sector initiatives. Businesses specialising in catering services, capable of adhering to stringent nutritional standards, are well-suited to compete in similar bids, expanding their footprint within the public sector. Moreover, organisations can benefit from increased visibility and credibility by partnering with a recognised sub-central government authority, further solidifying their position in the market. For businesses meeting the quality and social value criteria outlined in the tender documentation, such engagements offer growth prospects and long-term stability.

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Notice Title

Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

Notice Description

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: * Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals) * A packed lunch (e.g. filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups) * Evening meal - Two courses (main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive. Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements. The location of Crowden Outdoor Adventure Centre can be found at SK13 1HZ."

Planning Information

This notice is issued to provide information on a market engagement opportunity only. All of Rotherham Council's procurement opportunities are published on YORtender. To bid for this opportunity when it becomes live your organisation will need to be registered to the portal. You can register your organisation here: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER All suppliers who wish to bid for Rotherham Council procurement opportunities must be registered on the Central Digital Platform, with all supplier information submitted and kept up to date. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to understand the market options and availability for an upcoming procurement for Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre. This market engagement therefore seeks to share any knowledge on Crowden Outdoor Education Centre and gain knowledge on any potential barriers. All costs associated with engaging in this market engagement must be borne by the Supplier. RMBC will not contribute in any way to meeting the production costs of any response. Engagement in this exercise is via MS Teams on Thursday 18/09/2025 at 11:00. To register your interest for a place at the event and be issued the MS Teams invite, please email laura.wilkinson@rotherham.gov.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 17/09/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£631,850 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£631,850 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£396,657 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-16

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE CATERING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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