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title: "Chenderit School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Chenderit School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: CHENDERIT SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0beba4de-926e-4fdc-a1e8-c3663981ea50

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## Summary

The procurement process for the catering services at Chenderit School is an exciting opportunity for businesses in the school catering industry. Located in Oxfordshire, in the South East of the United Kingdom, Chenderit School is seeking a supplier through a selective procurement method involving a restricted procedure. The procurement falls under the CPV classification "School catering services," and the tender process has reached the award stage. The contract, awarded to Culinera Limited, has a value of £1,393,274.32, with a service contract period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029. Although the tender period concluded on 21 November 2024, these details are vital for understanding the scope and nature of the opportunity.

The awarded contract presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs capable of enhancing catering service environments while promoting health and wellbeing among school pupils and staff. With annual catering sales already around £250k, there is significant upside potential for increased revenue. Businesses keen on these opportunities and possessing the necessary attributes to innovate in the school catering sector should consider future engagements with public contracts like this, ensuring they are prepared for similar restricted procedures. SMEs like Culinera Limited have shown that they can compete effectively, particularly when focused on quality service delivery aligned with educational institutions' goals.

## Notice

The Client is presenting an exciting opportunity to partner with a Supplier who is able to deliver their vision of promoting the health and wellbeing of their circa 1100 pupils and 110 staff through the catering provision, alongside great initiatives to improve the service environment. Current catering sales revenue is around PS250k per annum, but there is considerable upside thought possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7768e5-f99b-4c52-bb0d-b844be4ca7c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,393,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,393,274 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHENDERIT SCHOOL |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX17 2QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Middleton Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | South Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULINERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7768e5-f99b-4c52-bb0d-b844be4ca7c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7768e5-f99b-4c52-bb0d-b844be4ca7c4
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=963518838
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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