---
title: "St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039ac9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER"
published: "2023-07-13"
---

# St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039ac9

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## Summary

The St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School has completed a catering tender process under the selective procurement method. The contract involves delivering catering services starting from 1st September 2023 for an initial three-year period, extendable by two years. The total contract value is approximately £1,475,000. The school, located in Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, expects close cooperation with the catering provider to ensure pupils' well-being. The procurement stage was a tender, and the contract award was recently signed on 22nd June 2023.

This tender opportunity at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School offers potential growth for suppliers, particularly SMEs. Businesses providing school catering services, especially those with experience in delivering high-quality meals to young students, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is aimed at fostering competitive bids and encourages close collaboration with the school community to uphold its values. Furthermore, the contract's specifications and values align with those that aim to create positive impacts on society, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses seeking socially responsible partnerships.

## Notice

The contract is for the delivery of catering services commencing 1st September 2023 for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Rookery Avenue Ashton in Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 9PF Contract value approx. PS885,000 (3 years) The contract is for the delivery of catering services commencing 1st September 2023 for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years. St Edmund Arrowsmith is a school of 1215 11-16 year old students The school has four catering serving points, three located in the main dining room area serving a variety of products from cold food to meal of the day. There is a separate serving area for year 11and year 10 which serves most of the items available in the main dining room. The school is interested in an additional external serving area and would welcome contractor investment for this. The following extract from the Head teachers welcome gives an indication of the ethos and values of the school: Our aim has always been to inspire every pupil to want to make the world a better place. This aim sits above all others in defining an education for our pupils. Our Catholic faith is central to everything we do, and our pupils are asked to be living witnesses to that faith and develop the values that come with it. We reveal who we are in the hundreds of mundane everyday interactions in our school community: opening doors for each other, being polite and courteous along the corridors, taking care of each other and offering help when needed. The school expects to work closely with their catering provider to ensure that the pupils eat well and behave well. Communication and proactive engagement are key. There are two staff who have LG terms and conditions. See SQ document for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020092-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,475,000 |
| Lots value | £1,475,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,297 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN4 9PF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Ashton-in-Makerfield South |
| Westminster constituency | Makerfield |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020092-2023
- 26 Jan 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002401-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=795283390
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/D7939X4G82
- https://www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk

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