Scope
Reference
TENDER015/PA
Description
St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, which merged in 2017, form one of the largest and most inclusive college groups in the Northwest. Together, they support approximately 7,500 students across four main campuses in St Helens and Knowsley, delivering high-quality education and training that meets the needs of learners, employers, and communities.
The College currently runs 5 canteens across the campuses with food provision from catering staff for student and staff consumption.
St Helens & Knowsley College delivers a range of professional cookery and catering courses designed to equip learners with practical skills aligned to industry standards. As part of the curriculum, students are required to prepare, butcher, and cook a variety of meat, poultry, and game products to develop competencies in handling, portioning, and presenting dishes to a professional standard.
Throughout the college locations the meat products supplied on the contract will be cooked by students and catering staff in the campus canteens, offering a diverse food service to internal student and college staff customers complimenting the food provided by catering staff.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2028
- 2 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit your interest to bid by emailing Procurement@sthelens.ac.uk
Tender documents will be issued upon receipt of interest
Tender responses shall be submitted by emailing Procurement@sthelens.ac.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Award shall be on the most advantageous tender
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
St Helens College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006174
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLZ-2597-YGWD
Water Street
St Helens
WA10 1PP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Annmarie Orchard
Telephone: 01744 623359
Email: procurement@sthelens.ac.uk
Website: https://www.sthelens.ac.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government