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title: "Idsall School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Idsall School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: IDSALL SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bfd4

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## Summary

The Idsall School in Shropshire recently completed a public procurement process for catering services. This tender project, titled "Idsall School ~ Catering Tender", was initiated as a selective procurement under the restricted procedure with an award focused on transitioning to innovative catering solutions for both students and staff. The contract is a guaranteed performance contract running for three years, with significant emphasis on meeting diverse dietary requirements and introducing new food concepts. The procurement process began with bids being submitted by 7 potential suppliers, culminating in an award to Mellors Catering Services, with a contract value of £839,165 signed on 12th May 2021.

This opportunity represents a promising avenue for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the educational catering sector. Providers specialising in innovative catering solutions, dietary-specific offerings, and sustainable practices would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. The focus on quality service delivery and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of the school environment could set successful bidders apart in a competitive landscape as they contribute to enhancing the educational experience through nutritious and appealing meal options.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Idsall School. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the teaching and support staff and students on roll, all of whom have a focus on the introduction of exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Idsall School. Idsall School is a thriving and highly successful school that believes every student can reach their potential. By setting the highest of standards, each and every student is valued and are always at the very centre of what the School do. By recognising their unique needs and aspirations, providing equal opportunities and a safe caring environment, all students are able to flourish and achieve their best in everything they do. Idsall Schools unrivalled pastoral care and guidance supports their fine reputation for outstanding behaviour, courtesy and respect which is always commented on by visitors to the school and the local community. The School have genuinely inspiring teachers and a team of support staff, an innovative approach to teaching and learning, a broad and balanced curriculum and a flourishing extra curriculum programme. In addition, the School offer a wide range of opportunities for students to gain and develop the skills necessary for the rapidly changing world of work they are destined to encounter. Students can take a wide range of subjects at both A Level and GCSE, as well as a suite of vocational qualifications which are well supported by the busy and successful extra-curricular activities and extended opportunities. Offering a wide range of activities and challenges, the School create friendships and pastimes which give students such fulfilment and memories through their lives, reflecting positively on the school motto. Idsall School have been externally recognised and validated as a high performing school over several years and many inspections, which clearly reflects the high standards of education, care and support offered. This is clearly an exciting place to learn, work and grow - and the School are continuing to build on their many strengths to ensure outstanding examination results over the seven years, as well as the many other skills that will help each and every student to become outstanding citizens and highly successful in life. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the School for the duration of this contract. Further information can be found within the SQ Document. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: http://litmustms.co.uk/respond/339P7MMD85

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014433-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £839,165 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IDSALL SCHOOL |
| Locality | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF11 8PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal North |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## 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

- 24 Jun 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014433-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://litmustms.co.uk/respond/339P7MMD85
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=605455524
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:539051-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.idsallschool.org/

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