--- title: "Garstang Community Academy Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY" published: "2025-01-30" --- # Garstang Community Academy Catering Tender Buyer: GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d18955a-27d0-4deb-b5f9-7e86f86a60d6.json) ## Summary Garstang Community Academy is seeking to procure a provider for catering services under the title "Garstang Community Academy Catering Tender." This tender falls under the industry category of "School catering services" (CPV code 55524000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with the tender notice published on 30th January 2025. The deadline for tender responses is planned for late May 2025, with interviews envisaged in mid-June 2025. Selected bidders will attend a site survey and tender briefing in late April 2025. The contract will commence on 1st August 2025 and is planned to last for a total of 5 years, including possible extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in catering services that can offer flexible and value-driven solutions will find this contract highly suitable. The restricted procurement method ensures a competitive but selective process, creating an excellent opportunity for businesses that can meet the Academy's specific needs and ethos. Overall, the winning bidder will secure a long-term partnership with Garstang Community Academy, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the education sector. ## Notice Garstang Community Academy are seeking to procure a provider for catering services.The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of the school are supported.This tender process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in August 2025. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Garstang Community Academy with full tender costings and proposals for the Academy for a contract start in August 2025. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late April 2025. Tender responses deadline is planned as late May 2025 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid June 2025. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98863b5b-95e0-4449-a2cf-bd8ff00830cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GARSTANG COMMUNITY ACADEMY | | Locality | GARSTANG | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR3 1YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Wyre | | Electoral ward | Calder | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98863b5b-95e0-4449-a2cf-bd8ff00830cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98863b5b-95e0-4449-a2cf-bd8ff00830cd 30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN169288 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.rpj3group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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