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title: "Crossflatts Primary School Catering Tender"
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# Crossflatts Primary School Catering Tender

Buyer: CROSSFLATTS PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05021f

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## Summary

Crossflatts Primary School in Bingley has initiated a public procurement process for a new catering service, with a tender titled "Crossflatts Primary School Catering Tender." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically targeting school catering services. The key dates for this tender include an issue date of 4th April 2025, site visits on 24th April 2025, and a submission deadline of 5pm on 5th May 2025. Following the evaluation of responses in May 2025, presentations are scheduled for 22nd May 2025, with the contract award expected by 1st June 2025 and commencement on 1st September 2025. The total contract value is £290,000 (gross £348,000) and will run for an initial term of three years, with potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry to partner with Crossflatts Primary School. Companies specialising in innovative and nutritious meal offerings, those prioritising local and seasonal produce, and those able to deliver customer-focused services with high standards of food presentation and allergen compliance will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, with the procurement conducted through an open competition method. The successful bidder will be expected to provide a high level of support, maintain proactive relationship management, and invest in marketing the school's catering services, thereby fostering business growth and community engagement.

## Notice

Timeline: Issue of Invitation to Tender - 4th April 2025 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites - 24th April 2025 Deadline for return of Tender Responses - 5th May 2025 - 5pm Evaluation of Responses, Red Box - May 2025 Presentations - 22nd May 2025 Contract Awarded by - 1st June 2025 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2025 Aims of the Service: Crossflatts Primary School wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * Natasha's Law (2021): Full allergen labelling on all pre-packed food. * HFA Halal Compliance where required. * Healthy eating promotion & food education initiatives. * Seasonal, locally sourced produce prioritised. * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Schools' management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * The ability of the Contractor to provide a high level of support for the catering tea in light of their difficult working conditions. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School. * Investment in the Schools' Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities, especially in the need to have local facilities to support the School on occasion when the provision cannot be provided in the temporary facilities for whatever reason. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * Initial Term: 3 years (with 2 optional one-year extensions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014831-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | £290,000 |
| 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 | CROSSFLATTS PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | BINGLEY |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD16 2EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Bingley |
| Westminster constituency | Shipley |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014831-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014831-2025
  14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.redboxcs.com
  Please request documents from admin@redboxcs.com

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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