--- title: "Provision of School Meals to Holly Mount RC Primary School, Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-15" --- # Provision of School Meals to Holly Mount RC Primary School, Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc1e2e54-735e-4572-8730-7acee4bc872d.json) ## Summary Bury Council is conducting a tender for the provision of school meals to Holly Mount RC Primary School, located on Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury. This procurement process is classified under the services sector, specifically within the school meals industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on Wednesday, 7th February 2018. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 16th April 2018 and will run until 31st July 2019, with potential extensions available for two additional 12-month periods. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those focused on healthy and balanced meal provisions for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can showcase innovative solutions and a commitment to quality catering that meets the specific needs of the school and its students. ## Notice Holly Mount RC Primary School is 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 meal options in line with recognised guidelines. The successful company will be innovative and be able to demonstrate commitment to the continuous improvement of the style and quality of the catering service provided, increasing and maintaining a high take up level that meets customer needs. Full details of requirements are contained within the tender documentation. It is anticipated that the new arrangement will commence from 16th April 2018. School closes for Easter on Thursday 29th March 2018 and will reopen for the summer term 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 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 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 Wednesday 7th February 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bff3770-d057-4a36-ab87-c43510d54d66 | | 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 | 15 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 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 - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals ## Release History - 15 Jan 2018 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bff3770-d057-4a36-ab87-c43510d54d66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bff3770-d057-4a36-ab87-c43510d54d66 15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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