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title: "Darrington CE Primary School - School Lunches Catering Contract"
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buyer: "DARRINGTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL"
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# Darrington CE Primary School - School Lunches Catering Contract

Buyer: DARRINGTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ece8d433-e3a5-44c7-8410-94ce3347cfe2

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## Summary

The Darrington CE Primary School has published a tender titled "Darrington CE Primary School - School Lunches Catering Contract" in the services category. This procurement opportunity involves providing school lunch services for approximately 64 children per day in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 4th July 2024, and the contract is set to start on 1st August 2024, running until 31st July 2029 under an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender by Darrington CE Primary School is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and presents an opportunity for businesses in the canteen and catering services industry. Companies interested in providing school lunch catering services and located in or willing to operate in the Yorkshire and the Humber region are well-suited for this contract. With a contract duration extending up to 2029, this opportunity offers long-term growth potential for businesses in the catering sector.

## Notice

Primary School Lunch Catering Provision for a receiving kitchen services delivering from 4th September 2024. It is the intention of Darrington CE Primary School to enter into an agreement with an organisation to provide school lunch needs for a period of 3 years plus two separate 12 month extensions subject to key performance criteria being met, sustained and delivered. We require this Contract to start from 01st August 2024, to allow mobilisation to ensure the delivery of school lunches to approximately 64 children per day over 190 academic days in the school year from September to July (term dates are as appendix document). The number of 64 children per day is subject to the uptake of parents and is only indicative as of year-to-date figures; we are unable to define exact numbers until confirmed each week/day/timely manner. The school year starts on Wednesday 4th September 2024. In order to access the full specification and tender documentation required in order to submit your bid please email tenders@darringtonschool.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59336a54-9bc5-4499-a927-b512c3706055 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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 | DARRINGTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | PONTEFRACT |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF8 3SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Pontefract South |
| Westminster constituency | Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 18:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59336a54-9bc5-4499-a927-b512c3706055

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59336a54-9bc5-4499-a927-b512c3706055
  30th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darringtonschool.org.uk

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