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title: "Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre"
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# Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

Buyer: ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0591a8

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## Summary

Rotherham Borough Council is proceeding with a public procurement process for catering services at the Crowden Outdoor Education Centre, located in the United Kingdom. The project involves providing high-quality residential stay experiences for organised groups, including schools and youth groups, with meals served from the first evening until lunch on the last day. This procurement utilises an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to GE Catering Group Ltd on 20th April 2026, with a total contract value of £396,657. This award signifies the culmination of the tender stage, with the contract period set to run from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2031.

This tender offers businesses in the catering and hospitality sector a significant opportunity to expand their operations by providing tailored meal services that align with national nutritional guidelines for active demographics, primarily children aged 8-16 and adult supervisors. The contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its requirements for fresh food preparation and varied menu offerings. Businesses capable of delivering quality service with a focus on social value components stand to benefit from involvement in projects led by organisations such as Rotherham Borough Council, which seeks comprehensive service delivery aligned with public health standards.

## Notice

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: * Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals) * A packed lunch (e.g. filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups) * Evening meal - Two courses (main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive. Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements. The location of Crowden Outdoor Adventure Centre can be found at SK13 1HZ.

### Planning Information

This notice is issued to provide information on a market engagement opportunity only. 
All of Rotherham Council's procurement opportunities are published on YORtender. To bid for this opportunity when it becomes live your organisation will need to be registered to the portal. You can register your organisation here: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER 
All suppliers who wish to bid for Rotherham Council procurement opportunities must be registered on the Central Digital Platform, with all supplier information submitted and kept up to date.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to understand the market options and availability for an upcoming procurement for Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre.
This market engagement therefore seeks to share any knowledge on Crowden Outdoor Education Centre and gain knowledge on any potential barriers.
All costs associated with engaging in this market engagement must be borne by the Supplier. RMBC will not contribute in any way to meeting the production costs of any response.
Engagement in this exercise is via MS Teams on Thursday 18/09/2025 at 11:00.
To register your interest for a place at the event and be issued the MS Teams invite, please email laura.wilkinson@rotherham.gov.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 17/09/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035899-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2030-03-16 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £631,850 |
| Lots value | £631,850 |
| Awards value | £396,657 |
| Contracts value | £396,657 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GE CATERING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035899-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023040-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085439-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 10:27 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057252-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056180-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052947-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035899-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023040-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085439-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057252-2025
  17th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056180-2025
  12th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052947-2025
  1st September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.otbcatering.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

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