--- title: "Catering Services for Melton Primary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Catering Services for Melton Primary School Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e43c3081-4691-4583-b556-c57298cc1679.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council, representing Melton Primary School, is inviting tenders for catering services at the school. This procurement falls under the "School catering services" industry category and will be held in Suffolk, with the postal code IP1 2BX. The tender is currently in the active stage, with important deadlines including the submission deadline on 14th April 2025 at 12:00 PM and the clarification questions deadline on 2nd April 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension of up to 36 months. The contract's value is £198,000 inclusive of VAT without extension and £396,000 inclusive of VAT with the extension, and it follows an open procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector to engage with a local authority and establish a long-term relationship with a primary school. Ideal candidates for this project include experienced catering firms capable of providing consistent quality and adhering to stringent deadlines. Participation in this tender could lead to steady revenue streams and potential future projects with Suffolk County Council. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the educational sector and those with a track record in similar contracts will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. ## Notice Suffolk County Council on behalf of Melton Primary School are currently out to tender for Catering Services for Melton Primary School. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation. The period of the contract is 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028 with a potential extension for up to a further 36 months. Without the contract extension, the advertised value is PS198,000 inclusive of VAT. With the contract extension, the advertised value is PS396,000 inclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 14th April 2025 at 12:00PM. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2nd April 2025 at 12:00PM which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1eeadf-4cca-43ba-99f3-19bd9e6e2042 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £396,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 14:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1eeadf-4cca-43ba-99f3-19bd9e6e2042 - 18 Feb 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1eeadf-4cca-43ba-99f3-19bd9e6e2042 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1eeadf-4cca-43ba-99f3-19bd9e6e2042 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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