--- title: "School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-06" --- # School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d707fc1-d31a-440b-b925-635dff5f975e.json) ## Summary Bury Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of school meals at East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary. This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically addressing school catering services, and is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12 noon on Thursday, 7th December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 26th February 2018 and will run until 31st July 2019, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those experienced in school meal provision and committed to offering healthy, balanced nutrition tailored to diverse dietary needs. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, bringing innovative solutions and competitive bids to meet the evolving needs of school catering in the local community. ## Notice East Ward Community Primary School and Higher Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to undertake their school meals catering provision. The successful company will be required to provide healthy balanced meals in line with recognised guidelines ensuring choice, dietary needs and tastes are met. Menus will need to be varied and rotated on a regular basis. Full details of requirements are contained within the tender documentation. It is anticipated that the new arrangement will commence from 26th February 2018. School closes for Spring Half term on 16th February 2018 and will reopen on 26th February 2018. The successful bidder will be given access to school, during the half term holiday period, in order for school meals to be offered from 26th February 2018. The expiry date of the contract will be 31st July 2019 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please visit The Chest (ProContract) tendering portal at www.the-chest.org.uk. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation. The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Thursday 7th December 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c18eb43-3a33-47ee-a76e-cd98479bb118 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2017 at 12:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c18eb43-3a33-47ee-a76e-cd98479bb118 - 6 Nov 2017 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c18eb43-3a33-47ee-a76e-cd98479bb118 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c18eb43-3a33-47ee-a76e-cd98479bb118 6th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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