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title: "St Wilfrid's CE Academy Contract for Catering Services"
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# St Wilfrid's CE Academy Contract for Catering Services

Buyer: ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e1d8

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## Summary

The St Wilfrid's CE Academy in Blackburn, UK, has completed the tender process for catering services. The procurement process, led by the academy, aimed to find a contractor to provide catering services on-site for a period of 3 years starting from February 19, 2024, with the possibility of a one plus one-year extension based on performance evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria included aspects such as food quality, customer experience, relationship management, and financial schedules.

This catering services contract tender by St Wilfrid's CE Academy presents an opportunity for catering businesses with experience in the education sector to enhance their business growth. Businesses with a focus on providing healthy and innovative meal choices, excellent customer service, and a strong sense of corporate social responsibility would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement process also emphasises financial stability and experience in the field as key criteria for potential suppliers.

## Notice

To provide catering services at St Wilfrid's CE Academy, Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR

### Lot Information

Lot 1

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a Single Academy Trust based in the centre of Blackburn, Lancashire. There are currently 1486 students on roll and 150 staff. The School has recently been judged by Ofsted as a Good School with outstanding features. The School is seeking a contractor to provide catering services at their site in Blackburn, Lancashire. They are seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the School and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 19th February 2024 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034485-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £958,845 |
| Lots value | £958,845 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,141,203 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 2JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034485-2023
- 14 Jul 2023 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020233-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mellors.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.wlpconsultancy.co.uk/

## Provenance

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