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title: "Shevington High School ~ Tender for Catering Services"
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# Shevington High School ~ Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18874741-6669-4fcb-8cd0-a4bb0405714a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Shevington High School, located in Wigan, Lancashire, which is seeking a supplier for its catering services. The contract, valued at approximately £1,200,000 for a duration of three years with the option of a two-year extension, was published on 6th December 2018. The selected supplier will be expected to support about 685 pupils and 78 staff, with a strong focus on maintaining high standards and an attractive dining environment. The tender period ends on 18th January 2019, and interested suppliers must submit the Selection Questionnaire by this deadline. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, categorised under school catering services (CPV code: 55524000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of offering innovative menu designs and high-quality food provision attractive to students. Businesses with experience in school catering, food service management, and those that can demonstrate a commitment to excellence and value for money are well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies willing to invest in the dining facilities and staff training will likely stand out in their proposals. Engaging in this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution, ultimately supporting business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services for Shevington High School, Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB. Shevington High School are committed to maintaining the very highest standards. The Shevington Way is one of: Excellence, Resilience, Ambition, Creativity, Leadership, Respect and Equality. Catering for approximately 685 pupils and 78 staff, the school currently has three service points and is looking for some investment in the dining and service areas. The objectives of the school in relation to the catering provision are: - high profile catering, - high street look, - attractive product placement, - menus that attract and excite students, - some investment in the dining facilities (environment and service area), - positive CPD for the staff, - clear pricing and menu structures that students can understand, - value for money for students and staff. In addition to the main catering service there is the requirement for occasional hospitality including buffets and working lunches. The contract will commence 1.9.2019 for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The contract value is approximately 720 000 GBP (3 years). Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/shevington_high_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 18.1.2019 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d384af3-37f4-4b2c-93a8-e615ad04ffa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,551,925 |
| 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 | THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN6 8AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2019 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d384af3-37f4-4b2c-93a8-e615ad04ffa2
- 6 Dec 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133c6952-5770-436a-aa4a-f072de7d863c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d384af3-37f4-4b2c-93a8-e615ad04ffa2
  28th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133c6952-5770-436a-aa4a-f072de7d863c
  6th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/shevington_high_school
  SQ Documentation ~ Shevington High School

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk

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