--- title: "Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Holy Cross Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender Buyer: HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c0.json) ## Summary Holy Cross Catholic High School in Chorley, Lancashire, is currently in the tender stage of procuring catering services for its student body. The contract, valued at approximately £2.3 million, will cover services for about 985 pupils over a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. This restricted procedure procurement process is aimed at selective suppliers and will conclude its tender period on 15 November 2024. The successful supplier will need to begin services on 1 August 2025. Interested parties must submit both conforming and any variant bids by the deadline, ensuring all necessary documents are included for evaluation based on the set criteria. This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those focused on innovation, healthy eating, and environmental sustainability. SMEs are encouraged to participate, although selection is based solely on meeting the procurement standards. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, value-for-money services while adhering to strict nutritional guidelines will find this contract beneficial for both brand visibility and growth. The successful partner will need to demonstrate a collaborative approach to improve and enhance catering services continually, aligning with the high standards and ethos of Holy Cross Catholic High School. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way Chorley Lancashire PR7 3LS ### Lot Information Lot 1 The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way Chorley Lancashire PR7 3LS Contract value = PS1.38m turnover (3 years) Holy Cross Catholic High School is a school of approx. 985 pupils in years 7-11. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Headteacher welcome - Holy Cross Catholic High School continues to provide an outstanding Catholic Education for the children of Chorley and the surrounding area. It is a vibrant and welcoming school dedicated to the formation of successful and rounded young people. Within our school community there is a strong spirit of cooperation, kindness and love where people are valued and respected. Together we strive to produce young people with ideas and ambition, who have a clear vision of what they want to achieve in life. Our pupils have a strong sense of service and compassion for those in need and who have, above all, a love and zest for life. We are proud of our achievements, of our 'Good' Ofsted report and 'Outstanding' Diocesan report. There is always more to be done and our Governors and entire staff are focused on continued improvement. The school has a modern main dining area and two additional service areas, one in the hall and a second in a recently built extension next to the hall. The school is looking for a catering partner who will work collaboratively with them to continue to develop and enhance the service in line with student expectations, healthy eating principles and a strong environmental ethos. Innovation and continuous improvement will form a key component of ensuring that value for money is delivered to the students and the school. Admitted body status will be expected as there are some members of catering staff in the local government pension scheme. Please 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/032253-2024 | | 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 | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,300,000 | | Lots value | £2,300,000 | | 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 | HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | | Locality | CHORLEY | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR7 3LS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire | | Local authority | Chorley | | Electoral ward | Chorley South East & Heath Charnock | | Westminster constituency | Chorley | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032253-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/GNU442KVHK - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chorley:-School-catering-services./GNU442KVHK - https://www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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