--- title: "Christ's School ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049b86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b86.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHRIST’S SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER" published: "2024-09-17" --- # Christ's School ~ Catering Tender Buyer: CHRIST’S SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049b86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b86.json) ## Summary Christ's School, a Church of England secondary school located in Surrey, is actively seeking a supplier to provide comprehensive catering services under a restricted procedure. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with relevant documents and responses due by 15 November 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £1,666,666, will commence on 1 September 2025 and last for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement process invites bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), though all applications will be evaluated solely based on the predefined criteria. The tender aims to select a supplier capable of enhancing the school's catering offerings, benefiting its mixed-gender student body of 1,048 pupils aged 11–19 years. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers with a strong track record in secondary school catering services. Ideal candidates will have a robust management structure, local resources, and proven success in both increasing meal uptake and delivering appealing and healthy meal options. With an estimated turnover of £1 million over the first three years, this contract allows suppliers to showcase their ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and engaging catering services within a modern, diverse educational environment. The procurement process will consider variant bids, provided conforming bids are also submitted, allowing innovative suppliers to present unique solutions while still meeting core requirements. ## Notice Christ's School is a successful coeducational Church of England secondary school located in close proximity to Richard Park in Surrey. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Requirement Background Christ's School is a successful coeducational Church of England secondary school located in close proximity to Richard Park in Surrey. The school stands out for its commitment to providing a high-quality education grounded in Christian values, while also being inclusive and welcoming to students from diverse backgrounds. The school benefits from modern facilities including updated classrooms, science labs, sports facilities, theatre, and extensive playing fields. Below are some key details of the school: Location: Queens Road, Richmond, Surrey, England Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Affiliation: Church of England Ofsted rating: Good Age Range: 11-19 years (including sixth form) Gender:Mixed Pupil Numbers:1,048 Basis of Contract The School wishes to appoint a supplier to deliver full catering services. The contract will commence from 1st September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year. The total sales turnover is circa PS1 million over initial 3-year period. Objectives The appointed Supplier will have: *Significant experience of delivering quality catering services in Secondary schools. *Strong area management structure and local resources to ensure the required level of service is constantly maintained. *Proven ability to grow sales and increasing pupil meal uptake. *A compelling attitude towards making the lunchtime service appealing, healthy and educational for children. *Possessing robust management controls and proven expertise in meeting operational and budgetary targets. See SQ document for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029698-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,666,666 | | Lots value | £1,666,666 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHRIST’S SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW10 6HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | South Richmond | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029698-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q28S5BR276 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Surrey:-School-catering-services./Q28S5BR276 - https://www.christs.richmond.sch.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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