--- title: "Lancaster Royal Grammar School ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL" published: "2024-10-14" --- # Lancaster Royal Grammar School ~ Catering Tender Buyer: LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04abe6.json) ## Summary The contracting process for Lancaster Royal Grammar School's catering services is currently in the tender stage. The school is seeking a supplier to provide comprehensive catering services, including daily meals for students and catering for various school events. Located in Lancaster, the contract is worth £2.65 million and will commence on 1 September 2025, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure, with a tender submission deadline set for 22 November 2024. The school, a selective state grammar institution known for its academic excellence and strong community ethos, aims to partner with a supplier who can uphold high standards in food quality and service. This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions, strong environmental practices, and a commitment to healthy eating will find this contract particularly appealing. The supplier will need to be adaptable, especially considering the upcoming significant building programme at the school. Businesses experienced in managing flexible service delivery during disruptive periods will be well-suited for this opportunity. The contract's value and the school's reputation provide a platform for growth and enhanced market visibility for the winning bidder. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Lancaster Royal Grammar School ### Lot Information Lot 1 The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for: Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road Lancaster LA1 3EF Contract value = annual catering turnover PS530,000 The contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing September 2025 with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a school of approx. 1260 students including 400 students in sixth form. The School has a boarding provision of typically 100-120 students. The sixth form is mixed whilst the lower school is an all boys school. Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a buoyant selective state grammar school with a big reputation. The values central to Lancaster Royal Grammar School are those of academic and extra-curricular excellence and opportunity, within a diverse and tolerant community. We are particularly proud of the warmth of the relationships between pupils and staff, and of the quality of our pastoral care. Through a contractor the school provides a break and lunch service 5 days a week through the main dining area, grab and go cafe and two sixth form cafes. Breakfast, lunch and evening meal is provided 7 days a week for those students in the boarding houses. Snacks are also provided to the boarding houses. The school has a very busy sporting and hospitality calendar with the food provided by the catering provider being a very important part of these events. These may be held in the evenings or at weekends. The school is looking for a catering partner who upholds exceptional standards of food and service and will work collaboratively with the school and it's student to continue to develop and enhance all aspects of the service in line with student and school expectations. Healthy eating principles, 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. The school will be undergoing a comprehensive building programme likely to commence 2027/2028. This is likely to involve demolition and rebuild, extensive refurbishment and the use of temporary accommodation. The school will need their catering partner to be flexible and supportive in adjusting the catering requirement and provision so as to ensure that the same scope and standard of service is maintained whilst these works are taking place. The expectation for contractor investment will be minimal due to the above and will most likely be for furniture or movable equipment. 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/033033-2024 | | 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 | 14 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 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 | £2,650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 3EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | Bulk | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033033-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/5Y736MX97Q - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Lancaster:-School-catering-services./5Y736MX97Q - https://www.lrgs.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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