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title: "Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL"
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# Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9a79d43-22ba-4dde-b138-4505fcc66d4d

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## Summary

Bedford High School, located in Leigh, Greater Manchester, has recently completed the procurement process for its catering services. The tender, titled "Bedford High School ~ Catering Tender", fell under the industry category of School Catering Services. With a contract valued at £2,114,413, the procurement process employed a restricted procedure and was in the award stage by 19th December 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and continue until 31st March 2030. Aspens Services Ltd, a large-scale company based in Whittington, has been awarded the contract.

This catering services contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering to explore the competitive landscape and prepare for future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find similar opportunities favourable given the emphasis on suitability for such businesses. Providing catering services for a substantial institution like Bedford High School can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and industry credibility.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bedford High School which is located in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3fbd41-9bb7-48be-934a-2993b27761a8 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,114,413 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,114,413 |
| 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 | BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL |
| Locality | LEIGH |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN7 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Leigh South |
| Westminster constituency | Leigh and Atherton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3fbd41-9bb7-48be-934a-2993b27761a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3fbd41-9bb7-48be-934a-2993b27761a8
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=927403727
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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