--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Didsbury Road Primary School's Catering Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIDSBURY ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, STOCKPORT" published: "2017-04-06" --- # Invitation to Tender for Didsbury Road Primary School's Catering Service Buyer: DIDSBURY ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, STOCKPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df7bbc53-0db8-4b81-bd54-f647c655849d.json) ## Summary Didsbury Road Primary School in Stockport is inviting tenders for its catering service, commencing on 1st September 2017 for a two-year period, with a potential extension until 31st August 2020. This procurement falls under the catering services category, with a total value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £250,000. The tender process is currently open, following an open procurement method with submissions due by 3rd May 2017. The successful bidder will be expected to provide fresh, diverse meal options that cater to varying tastes while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. This tender presents significant opportunities for catering companies, especially those that can offer innovative and appealing food solutions tailored to a school environment. Businesses that focus on sustainability, have experience in community engagement through events, and can demonstrate strategies to increase student participation in the meal service will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate in this tender, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking to expand their business in the education sector. ## Notice This is an Invitation to Tender for Didsbury Road Primary School' Catering Service from 1st September 2017 for 2 Years with the option to extend for a further year until 31st August 2020. The school is seeking a company that can deliver fresh, exciting and continually evolving food offers. Tastes are varied and there is a requirement for an attractive selection of dishes, this dictated by personal taste as much as by religion or ethnic mix; equally there is a high awareness and an acute interest in the different type of foods available, how the raw products are sourced and of the overall approach to sustainability of the contractors. Bidders should include regular use of appropriate themes and events. Bidders will also need to show how they will attract staff members to use the service and look at how numbers in general using the service can be increased. We would expect providers to develop and produce taster sessions with new pupils and parents. We would expect providers to attend PTA, Governor and Parent meetings throughout the duration of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b3a067-6a33-4cd7-afef-300a319c7896 | | 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 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | DIDSBURY ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, STOCKPORT | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2017 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b3a067-6a33-4cd7-afef-300a319c7896 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b3a067-6a33-4cd7-afef-300a319c7896 6th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bb1412b0-a71a-e711-80dd-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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