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title: "St Paul's Academy Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ad79"
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buyer: "ST PAUL'S ACADEMY"
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# St Paul's Academy Catering Tender

Buyer: ST PAUL'S ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ad79

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## Summary

St Paul’s Academy in London is seeking to tender its school catering services, starting on 6th January 2025. This procurement process, categorised under 'School catering services' (CPV code 55524000), currently falls into the tender stage and employs a 'Selective' procurement method under a 'Restricted procedure'. The tendering process is managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd on behalf of St Paul’s Academy, with key contacts being available for any inquiries. Interested businesses must submit their responses electronically by 8th November 2024 and await invitations by 20th November 2024. The service will serve 1,133 students and 166 staff members and requires adherence to Halal meat standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for catering businesses looking to expand into the educational sector, especially those with experience in providing high-volume, quality meals within specified standards. Companies with the ability to manage large-scale catering operations, including the provision of Halal meat, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a potential renewal after three years, successful bidders can lock in a long-term contract, enhancing business stability and market presence. The selective method ensures a fair competitive process by limiting the candidates to a minimum and maximum of five, thus providing an equitable opportunity for proficient businesses.

## Notice

The school is putting its catering service out to tender with a contract start date of 6th January 2025. Currently the service is provided in house.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 - 219 Year 8 - 232 Year 9 - 208 Year 10 - 234 Year 11 - 240 Sixth Form - N/A Total - 1,133 at present Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price - 2.50 GBP FSM - Entitled: 399 / Uptake: 399 / Value: 2.50 GBP Pupil Paid Meal - Uptake: 550 approx / Value: 2.50 GBP Staff Duty Meal - N/A Staff Cash Meals - No of Staff: 166 / Uptake: Up until the end of April 24 all staff were entitled to free lunch. Staff now have to pay for lunch through the ParentPay system so uptake has been quite slow approx. 30 staff a day. / Value: 2.50 GBP Sales over 12 months - TBC Service Times: Breakfast: 07:30 - 08:10 / Break: N/A / Lunch: 11:50 - 13:30 / Sixth Form: N/A Currently managed in house Other Information: Halal meat is required / There will be members of the catering team in a LGPS

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033664-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ST PAUL'S ACADEMY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE2 9PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Abbey Wood |
| Westminster constituency | Erith and Thamesmead |
| Delivery location | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033664-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233037
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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