--- title: "Provision of School Catering Services at St Gabriel's RC Primary School, Rochdale." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-18" --- # Provision of School Catering Services at St Gabriel's RC Primary School, Rochdale. Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2241d75-392c-4830-b8cf-367e5c676c1f.json) ## Summary The procurement process entails the provision of school catering services at St Gabriel's RC Primary School in Rochdale, overseen by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. This contract, initially set to start on 1st September 2017 and potentially extending until 31st August 2020, is classified under the CPV code 55500000, which pertains to canteen and catering services. The tendering period ended on 10th May 2017, with the contract valued at £350,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that excel in providing innovative catering solutions focused on quality and sustainability. Businesses that can offer diverse meal options to meet various dietary needs and preferences, and those able to engage with the school community — including parents and staff — will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The expectation to conduct taster sessions and attend regular meetings with the Parent-Teacher Association further adds an engaging element to the service delivery, making it a fruitful opportunity for growth in this sector. ## Notice This is an Invitation to Tender for St Gabriel's RC 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, based in Rochdale, is seeking an organisation 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/a7f72997-cf06-48e1-937a-6f45e8539980 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £136,000 | | 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 18 May 2018 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f72997-cf06-48e1-937a-6f45e8539980 - 13 Apr 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f72997-cf06-48e1-937a-6f45e8539980 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f72997-cf06-48e1-937a-6f45e8539980 13th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23e51b8d-3c20-e711-80dd-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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