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title: "CA7769 - Sharples School, Bolton - Outsourced Catering Services"
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# CA7769 - Sharples School, Bolton - Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: SHARPLES SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e759dc74-e542-482c-ad9b-970d63a05d96

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sharples School, located in Bolton, England, focuses on outsourced catering services under the title "CA7769 - Sharples School, Bolton - Outsourced Catering Services." This contract falls under the catering services industry category and is currently at the award stage, having been awarded to Mellors Catering with a contract value of £1,456,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and extend until 31st March 2024, with an option for two one-year extensions. The open procurement method was employed, and interested suppliers were invited to register on a specific platform to access the bidding opportunity, with the tender period ending on 10th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in catering services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing quality catering for educational institutions would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, especially given the potential for extension beyond the initial three-year term. Furthermore, this process showcases how collaboration with established suppliers can enable smaller businesses to participate in larger-scale contracts, ultimately fostering growth and increasing market presence in the catering sector.

## Notice

CPC Framework for 3 years with two optional one year extensions.\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7769.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7769 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473ea9f-1cb7-43c9-9da4-1bda83aa3fad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,456,000 |
| 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 | SHARPLES SCHOOL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 8SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Astley Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473ea9f-1cb7-43c9-9da4-1bda83aa3fad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473ea9f-1cb7-43c9-9da4-1bda83aa3fad
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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