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879 Building in Use - Support Services 1 - Catering Services

CAPE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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15 Jan 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Cape Primary School, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement stage for a tender titled "879 Building in Use - Support Services 1 - Catering Services," specifically under the industry category of school catering services. The procurement process followed a selective method using a restricted procedure within the dynamic purchasing system framework. This procurement aimed to secure catering services for the school, with the contract awarded in January 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £447,429.63, and it was signed with Educaterers Ltd on 18th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in school catering services to showcase their quality and cost-benefit offerings. The procurement evaluation criteria weighted cost at 40% and considered quality, delivery and customer service, and added value equally at 20% each, indicating a balanced approach between cost efficiency and service excellence. Companies with robust delivery capabilities and a focus on added value in service propositions would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The successful supplier, Educaterers Ltd, is a large-scale provider, highlighting the potential for businesses with substantial resources and experience in managing school catering contracts to thrive.

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Notice Title

879 Building in Use - Support Services 1 - Catering Services

Notice Description

Cape Primary School has awarded a further competition for catering services through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003612-2026
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
Large

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
£447,429 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months 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
CAPE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Sally Baker
Contact Email
headteacher@cape.sandwell.sch.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1215581667

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B66 4SH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Soho and Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Smethwick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATERERS

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