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title: "Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: KETTLETHORPE HIGH SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06052f

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## Summary

Kettlethorpe High School has concluded the award phase of its procurement process for catering services, with Mellors Catering Services emerging as the successful supplier. The procurement, titled "Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender," is valued at approximately £2,100,000 over its full term, with an initial contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029, including options for two additional one-year extensions. Located in Wakefield, the school requires high-quality fresh food services that align with the diverse needs of its student population. The procurement utilised an open and competitive flexible procedure, evident in various stages from the bidding process to the pending contract award on 27th May 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to partner with educational institutions through reliable service delivery. The contract is particularly well-suited for companies experienced in school catering services, capable of delivering diverse and cost-effective meal options to a significant student body across multiple locations within the school. The criteria for bid evaluation involved both quality and price, suggesting a balanced emphasis on delivering excellent service and value for money—ideal for suppliers with a forte in high-quality food service provision. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector may find this contract to offer the ideal platform for growth and innovation.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Kettlethorpe High School. The contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Pupil numbers are; 1621. Service provision is across 3 locations within the school delivering morning break and lunch services. The school requires high quality, fresh food that meets the needs of the student populations. The service to the pupils must be value for money, offer variety, changing on a frequent basis and promotes diversity reflecting the student population. Annual contract value is PS420,000 with a potential full term contract value of PS2,100,000. Pupil numbers are forecasted to reduce over the term of the contract, the lowest number forecast is 1,530 over the next three year, the school is working to minimise this reduction. Full address of the school is; Kettlethorpe High School, Sandal, Standbridge Ln, Wakefield WF2 7EL At Kettlethorpe High School we want to be the very best in all we do and never take things for granted. Pupil success is always a cause for celebration. Partnership and collaboration between staff, pupils and families is vital to this success; we will do everything in our power to ensure each pupil achieves to the best of their ability. It matters to us that every pupil feels safe and happy at school, and we work to provide an atmosphere that is safe, challenging and stimulating for our pupils. We consider ourselves a second home for pupils, and as part of this we encourage parents and carers to visit at any time; our doors are always open to them. Pupils at Kettlethorpe High School have a strong voice. The pupil body organises fundraising events across the school year, raising money for local, national and international charities. Pupil opinions are taken into account as we work together to continually improve Kettlethorpe High School in order to be the best. To this end, all staff and pupils follow the seven principles of ethical school leadership. At Kettlethorpe High School, staff and pupils embrace the mission, vision and ethos of the school. These should be at the forefront of our minds when setting objectives to further our professional development to support a community of belonging for all stakeholders and the wider community of the school. Mission 'Together, be the best we can be.' Working as a team to support each other, share our strengths, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We embrace collaboration, respect, and growth, so that we can achieve our dreams as individuals and as a community. Vision Present Being fully engaged, both physically and mentally, in all aspects of teaching & learning and as a result creating a positive and focused environment for learning. We arrive on time, we are known, we are focused during lessons and actively participate in school activities to make the most of every opportunity. Achieving Setting personal and academic goals, then working hard and persevering to reach them. We push ourselves to grow, overcoming challenges, and celebrating progress, whether it's through improved grades, developing new skills, or contributing to our school community. Excelling Going beyond the minimum expectations and consistently striving for excellence in all areas--academics, extracurriculars, and personal development. We push our limits, demonstrate pride in our work, and continually seek ways to improve and make a positive impact. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055218-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTLETHORPE HIGH SCHOOL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 7EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield South |
| Westminster constituency | Ossett and Denby Dale |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055218-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055218-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002889-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/ER5G68X87V
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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