--- title: "City of London Freemen's School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION" published: "2023-08-15" --- # City of London Freemen's School Catering Services Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae.json) ## Summary The City of London Freemen's School has awarded a catering services contract to Thomas Franks Ltd. The contract is valued at GBP 1,088,938.10 and has a duration of 5 years, extendable up to 7 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2028. The City of London Corporation acted as the buying organisation for this award. This catering services contract provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to compete for a long-term contract with the City of London Freemen's School. The contract, with an estimated total value of GBP 8.5 million, caters to 960 pupils, 60 boarders, and 180 staff members. Businesses with experience in providing full restaurant services, hospitality services, and allergy-aware catering would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. ## Notice The City of London Freemen's School requires a new catering contract to replace the current catering contract that expires 31 Jul 2023. It is important to note that catering is a critical component of the school product as an independent school with boarding facilities (7 days term time as well as Summer Schools). The service provides catering with 960 pupils ranging from 7 to 18 years and including approximately 60 boarders, and 180 staff. The Contractor is responsible for setting up the dining area for a full restaurant service, clearing / cleaning the dining area on a daily or as required basis to agreed standards. Provides overall supervision to ensure that the service is carried out in line with the contract specification including; - The ability to cater for all pupils and staff - Full hospitality service including sports / match teas, external events including lettings - Cafe management - Allergy awareness, warning, training in line with current legislation and school requirements. The estimated total contract value for the full duration of the contract term is PS8.5m. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years. Bidder's that would like to visit the Freemens School show around on Monday 24/04/23 at 10:00, please contact Kevin Pickford from MYA Consulting Ltd via email: Kevin.Pickford@mya-consulting.co.uk. Bidders should note that all other communication other than arranging the show around with MYA Consulting Ltd must go through the message section on the Capital Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ca7280-dcc4-4581-b8f0-34de2b60d244 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,088,938 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,088,938 | | 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | EC2 2EJ | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMAS FRANKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2023 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ca7280-dcc4-4581-b8f0-34de2b60d244 - 19 Apr 2023 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa73f69-b579-4532-8487-285021c4cbe5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ca7280-dcc4-4581-b8f0-34de2b60d244 15th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa73f69-b579-4532-8487-285021c4cbe5 19th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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