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title: "Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL"
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# Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29aa0f88-9c7d-45df-93cd-0674e67339c9

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## Summary

The Ribston Hall High School has completed its procurement process for a catering tender, covering all catering services, including hospitality and free issue requirements, within the school. This contract, valued at £1,793,081, employs a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure and pertains to the school catering services industry category. The award stage was reached, with Cater Link Limited successfully secured as the supplier. The contract term begins on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2030. Located in Gloucester, South West, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is Ribston Hall High School, and key dates include the tender period ending on 6th February 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, especially those with expertise in educational institutions. With the procurement process favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses of this scale would find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and footprint within the UK's educational sector. Although the award has been completed, understanding such successful tenders can help inform future participation in similar selective processes which are commonly adopted in servicing schools in the region.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Ribston Hall High School. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5367be-c758-4941-8ea0-612fc29c7004 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,793,081 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,793,081 |
| 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 | RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 5LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Moreland |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5367be-c758-4941-8ea0-612fc29c7004

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5367be-c758-4941-8ea0-612fc29c7004
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=952290823
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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