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title: "Catering Services Contract for Haberdashers' Adams School"
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buyer: "HABERDASHERS' ADAMS SCHOOL"
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# Catering Services Contract for Haberdashers' Adams School

Buyer: HABERDASHERS' ADAMS SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042bcd

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## Summary

Haberdashers' Adams School, located in Newport, Shropshire, has completed the procurement process for a Catering Services Contract. The procurement, facilitated by Panache Consultancy, was conducted using a restricted procedure under the selective method. The contract, commencing on 1 September 2024, has been awarded to Aramark Ltd for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years on a +1 year, +1 year basis. The contract, valued at £1,106,660, aims to provide healthy and high-quality catering services to all school pupils, boarders, staff, and visitors, along with a hospitality service as required. The procurement stage began in January 2024 with the tender process, and the contract was signed on 29 November 2024.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality catering services, particularly those with expertise in educational establishments. Companies able to deliver comprehensive and nutritious meal solutions in various environments, including day and boarding schools, stand to benefit. Given the volume of students and staff at Haberdashers' Adams, the awarded supplier can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and reputation in the industry. The tender process, which required compliance with strict quality and price criteria (70% quality and 30% price), highlights the need for businesses that can balance cost-effectiveness with exceptional service standards.

## Notice

Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School is a selective grammar school for high-achieving boys aged 11-18 and girls aged 16-18, located in Newport, Shropshire, offering day and boarding education. The contract tendered was for school catering services for the main school and boarders. The contract started on 1 September 2024, and was awarded as a three-year contract, with the option to extend for two years on a +1year, +1year basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The school wished to source a catering partner who can provide healthy and high-quality catering services to all school pupils and boarders, staff and visitors, along with a Hospitality service as required. The contract tendered was for school catering services for the main school and boarders. The contract started on 1 September 2024, and was awarded as a three-year contract, with the option to extend for two years on a +1year, +1year basis. Panache Consultancy assisted the School with the facilitation of the procurement exercise.

Renewal: 24 months, on a +1year, +1 year basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040686-2024 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,106,660 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HABERDASHERS' ADAMS SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | HABERDASHERS' ADAMS GRAMMAR SCHOOL C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | NEWPORT, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF10 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Newport West |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040686-2024
- 9 Jan 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000706-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.adamsgs.uk/
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jl7x1rmc9ib33djg0mavs/Haberdashers-Adams-Selection-Questionnaire-Catering-Services-09.01.24.docx?rlkey=cxrvmkun4dv9frcoqt6lle8bu&dl=0
- https://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk

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