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title: "Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL"
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# Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73f159ea-1c32-4aef-8952-9d963827af95

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## Summary

Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, Suffolk, has completed the awarding stage of its catering tender process. The tender, titled "Thomas Mills High School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). It utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement was valued at £1,371,687.80, with the contract period spanning from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. The tender period concluded on 3 April 2025, and the award was published on 15 April 2025. The services will be provided within the East of England region, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the catering sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Winning this contract can provide substantial revenue over a five-year period and potentially enhance a company's portfolio in the educational catering market. The contract was awarded to Lunchtime Co Ltd, an SME based in Cambridge, highlighting the potential for smaller firms to successfully compete in selective procurement processes.

## Notice

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is a flourishing 11-18 high school situated in the historic town of Framlingham, Suffolk. We set high expectations of our pupils and, together with our well-qualified staff, this leads to excellent teaching and learning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8681cbe5-cdcc-4e79-8fc4-daf450f00bde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,371,687 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,371,687 |
| 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 | THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL |
| Locality | FRAMLINGHAM |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP13 9HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Framlingham |
| Westminster constituency | Central Suffolk and North Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUNCHTIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8681cbe5-cdcc-4e79-8fc4-daf450f00bde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8681cbe5-cdcc-4e79-8fc4-daf450f00bde
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=941801180
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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