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title: "A588 Schools Catering Software"
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# A588 Schools Catering Software

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc97cc7b-679d-404e-9b4f-5bd7df0cfbf2

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the award stage for the procurement process titled "A588 Schools Catering Software". This project, under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000), specifically seeks schools catering software aimed at improving service delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified as a services category, was conducted through a direct award method. The contract, valued at £33,198, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, following its award to ParentPay Limited.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the educational service software sector, particularly those that can provide efficient and innovative catering management solutions. Larger companies with a solid reputation in providing comprehensive and user-friendly software for schools stand a strong chance to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts can aid business growth by expanding market reach and reinforcing the company's portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Schools Catering Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ccec18-9478-4be5-9c80-88002b5d33a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,198 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,198 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARENTPAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ccec18-9478-4be5-9c80-88002b5d33a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ccec18-9478-4be5-9c80-88002b5d33a7
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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