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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at Alder Coppice Primary School, a Foundation School in Dudley, has concluded with the awarding of the contract. This procurement, identified by the title "Alder Coppice Primary School- Catering Services- Case 005039", falls under the services category and specifically addresses sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The process was conducted without prior publication as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with Stir Food LTD emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £512,172.58, was signed on 3rd July 2026, and covers a school catering to students aged 4-11 in the UKG36 region. Notably, the procurement was governed by the legal framework of CELEX number 32014L0024 and was finalised with the contract in an active status as of 22nd July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive catering services within educational settings. With an emphasis on both quality (60%) and cost (40%) as award criteria, companies that can effectively balance these elements are well-positioned to compete. Although the competition was limited and conducted without an open call, businesses that thrive in structured environments such as DPS have ample opportunities to expand by delivering tailored services and potentially extending the contract via options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. This creates a stable foundation for sustaining and increasing business presence in the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Alder Coppice Primary School- Catering Services- Case 005039

Notice Description

Alder Coppice Primary School (the "Customer") is a single Foundation School in Dudley, catering for students aged 4-11. The school is governed by a board of governors. This contract is for the provision of catering services for the school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering Services for school. This procurement for Catering Services is for 1 school spanning ages 4-11 in Dudley

Options: Option to extend for a further [2] x 12 months

Procurement Information

This is an award notice following a further competition under an established DPS. This opportunity is now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069218-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£512,172 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 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
ALDER COPPICE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEDGLEY
Postcode
DY3 3PS
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Sedgley
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIR FOOD

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