--- title: "Thornton Primary School ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be85.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Thornton Primary School ~ Catering Tender Buyer: THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be85.json) ## Summary Thornton Primary School, located in Birmingham, is inviting tenders for the provision of school catering services under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV: 55524000). This service contract is valued at £750,000 over a five-year period beginning on 1 September 2025 and ending on 31 August 2030. The procurement process is at the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 31 January 2025. This restricted procedure requires interested suppliers to be shortlisted from a minimum of five to a maximum of ten based on compliance with the procurement criteria. Potential bidders must also note that variant bids are allowed but need to submit a conforming bid simultaneously. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs. The contract involves providing high-quality catering services to approximately 480 pupils, catering to diverse dietary requirements, including omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan, and halal diets. It includes the implementation of an effective marketing campaign and active participation in school events. This opportunity is ideal for businesses that can offer innovative catering solutions, handle large-scale operations, and promote healthy eating initiatives. Additionally, the existing staff under Miquill will be transferred under TUPE regulations, ensuring the continuity of experienced personnel. Businesses capable of delivering flexible, cost-effective, nutritious meal plans and engaging with the school community will find this opportunity highly beneficial for expanding their footprint in the education sector. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Thornton Primary School. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Thornton Primary School. The catering service provision at the schools has been operated by Miquill and has not been market tested for 3 years. To ensure Best Value principles are applied the Headteacher and School Governors have made a decision to tender the catering service. Thornton Primary School has 480 pupils (2024-25 roll); there are entitled to 240 FSM The Vision: At Thornton Primary School every child is just as important as the next. In short, every child matters. Everyone at Thornton is committed to providing a caring and friendly school, a happy place to learn because happy children make engaged learners. Thornton Primary School is an inclusive community and we promote tolerance and respect for all. We value the individual contributions our pupils bring to school and we encourage and support them to fulfil their potential. Our aim as a school is to provide a warm, friendly, atmosphere in a safe, caring environment, where children will be happy and successful. To achieve this, it is important that the school and home work positively together in partnership. This partnership is built through a regular dialogue between parents, child and school. The School wishes to offer healthy and nutritious eating options within the menu, to include equally for all diets in terms of quality and choice, encompassing omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan and halal diets. The menu should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products. There are other objectives which the schools wish to achieve as a result of this tender process: 1.The provision of a healthy balanced and flexible menu that meets nutritional guidelines and reflects the school's diversity. enjoyed by our students. 2.Increase the take up of meals for all, including paid meals and FSM. 3.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented including the organisation of a series of theme days throughout the year ~ a minimum of two each term. 4.Attend termly parent evenings to promote the catering service. 5.To ensure that all hospitality is provided strictly at net cost of ingredients. 6.Provide a pre order service for the school staff. The new contract will commence on 1 September 2025, for an initial 3year term with the option of additional 2 x 1 year extensions. The staff are currently employed by Miquill, to manage and oversee the catering service and therefore TUPE Regulations including pension rights will apply to this contract. The current value of the contract is approximately PS150,000 per annum, which includes children, adult meals, and limited hospitality See SQ document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/563N22U65H ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038051-2024 | | 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 | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | 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 | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | 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 | THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B8 2LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ward End | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038051-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/563N22U65H - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./563N22U65H - https://www.thornton.bham.sch.uk/website/contact/143142 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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