--- title: "Provision of School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-16" --- # Provision of School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401.json) ## Summary Bury Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary" as part of their catering services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on 6th March 2018. The intended contract will commence on 16th April 2018 and will end on 31st July 2019, with an option for two 12-month extensions. This opportunity is categorised under school catering services, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering and food services, particularly those that can demonstrate an ability to provide varied and healthy meal options. Companies with experience in electronic ordering systems and online payment solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, as the contracting authority expresses a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in bidder participation. ## 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. Bidders will need to be able to demonstrate that their solution provides the facility for an end to end electronic ordering process incorporating the ability to order from multiple settings e.g. in school or at home. Provide an online payment system for the collection of payments from parents. Pricing will be per meal. Full details of requirements are contained within the tender documentation. It is anticipated that the new arrangement will commence from Monday 16th April 2018. School closes for Easter on Thursday 29th March 2018 and will reopen on Monday 16th April 2018. The successful bidder will be given access to school, during the Easter holiday period, in order for school meals to be offered from Monday 16th April 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 our e-tendering portal The Chest 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 Tuesday 6th March 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec432b04-8b2b-44bb-a9c2-e44dd5b2c29d | | 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 | 16 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Apr 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 - 16 Feb 2018 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec432b04-8b2b-44bb-a9c2-e44dd5b2c29d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec432b04-8b2b-44bb-a9c2-e44dd5b2c29d 16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5c749d38-2613-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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