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University of Birmingham School - Catering Services

The University of Birmingham School

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The University of Birmingham School

Buyer Address: 12 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UKG31, B29 6QU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ben Jones

Contact Email: tenders@minervapcs.com

Contact Telephone: +44 1256467107

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
1951802.46 GBP
Published
04 Jun 2025, 15:27
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cater Link Limited
Official Source
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Description

University of Birmingham School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the University of Birmingham School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the University of Birmingham School. This will consist of breakfast and full lunch service for each school day at the site and a 6th Form Cafe which is open from 09:00 to 12:00. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery, in addition to the lunch service there are hot and cold Grab and Go options in the main servery.Across the school there are currently 1175 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 350 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: University of Birmingham School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the University of Birmingham School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the University of Birmingham School. This will consist of breakfast and full lunch service for each school day at the site and a 6th Form Cafe which is open from 09:00 to 12:00. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery, in addition to the lunch service there are hot and cold Grab and Go options in the main servery.Across the school there are currently 1175 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 350 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Contracts

Contract Title: Catering Services

Awards

Award Title: Catering Services

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