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title: "Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: MESSINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e4

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## Summary

Messingham Primary School, located in Scunthorpe, is seeking to award a contract for school catering services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 55524000, falls within the services category and utilises a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender is currently at the active stage for procurement titled "Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender". Interested parties had until 8th November 2024 to submit their tenders. The contract, valued at approximately £331,680, will commence on 31st March 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 25th February 2028, with an option for extension by up to two additional years. The initiative reflects the school's commitment to innovative and quality food services that cater to the needs and tastes of its community.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for such entities. The ideal contenders for this contract are those with the capability to deliver high-quality meals, incorporate fresh, locally sourced produce, and maintain robust contract management practices. Moreover, businesses that can innovate and adapt to current food trends to keep students engaged will find this an advantageous opportunity. With a budget of around £66,336 annually, firms with experience in similar educational settings can ensure a noteworthy and sustainable local presence, fostering long-term relationships and reliability within the community.

## Notice

Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes. Messingham Primary School Vison and Values - https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/our-visionand-values/ All bidders will be required to put forward capital investment into the kitchen to maintain and repair the expected service levels within your tender, currently there are no issues which have been highlighted by either the incumbent or client. In your tender response if you put forward a value for PPM or other solutions, please highlight them and the costs. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis, Messingham Primary School are looking for a successful contractor focused on a primary solution both in food execution, delivery and overall commitment to young people. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on the 31st of March 2025 and concluding on 25th of February 2028, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. Total income: Annual value circa PS66,336 The recharge of all UFSM's and FSM's is to be based on PS2.53 including KS2/paid meals and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers. The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the whole school day during the course of this contract termdemonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair. Messingham Primary School wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. Working with the local community is something that the School strives to always do and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers {within a 30-mile radius of the school}: details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important, and all ingredients should be of 'prime quality' The School also wishes to achieve because of this tender process. 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with Messingham Primary School 2."Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our pupils. 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current "food trends" and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting. 5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across Messingham Primary School that is suitable and appropriate for the school, local community and key stakeholders that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike. 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.To achieve overall a value for money is an objective of this tender - However please note that Messingham Primary School is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality, innovation, and the quality of the catering offer. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016604-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,680 |
| Lots value | £331,680 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £408,112 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MESSINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | SCUNTHORPE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN17 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Messingham |
| Westminster constituency | Scunthorpe |
| Delivery location | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |

## 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

- 23 Apr 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016604-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031480-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=943613536
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/6P6T792P37
- https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/
- https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/our-visionand-values/

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