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title: "Provision of School Meals for Ribble Drive Primary School, Ribble Drive, Bury"
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# Provision of School Meals for Ribble Drive Primary School, Ribble Drive, Bury

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff666a7f-14fc-4f07-8119-ea412ccc3124

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## Summary

Bury Council is leading the procurement process for the provision of school meals at Ribble Drive Primary School, located in Bury, North West England. The tender, initiated as part of an open procedure, aims to appoint a qualified company to deliver healthy meals that meet dietary needs and variety. The contract is set to commence on 6th June 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018, with the possibility of extending for two additional twelve-month periods. The deadline for submitting completed tenders via The Chest was at 12 noon on 10th February 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school meals and healthy food options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the requirements emphasise the importance of variety and dietary considerations within the supplied meals. Engaging in this contract could facilitate business growth through established partnerships with public sector institutions and enhance reputation as providers of quality catering services.

## Notice

Ribble Drive Primary School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to undertake their school meals catering provision. The successful company will be required to provide healthy balanced meals in line with recognised guidelines ensuring choice, dietary needs and tastes are met. Menus will need to be varied and rotated on a regular basis. Full details of requirements are contained within the tender documentation. It is anticipated that the new arrangement will be in place in readiness for the school returning following the summer half term break on Tuesday 6th June 2017. The expiry date of the contract will be 31st March 2018 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the 'Login and register interest in this opportunity' button. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation. The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 10th February 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7ca062-a2b1-49a7-982f-8649394b1a0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,317 |
| 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 | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| 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

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2017 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7ca062-a2b1-49a7-982f-8649394b1a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7ca062-a2b1-49a7-982f-8649394b1a0f
  28th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59d340b5-e4db-e611-80da-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bury.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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