Scope
Description
The provision of a fully managed catering service to Alun School in accordance with the latest Healthy Eating in Schools Nutritional Standards and Requirements (Wales) Regulations and meet the Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure.
The contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years in annual increments.
Contract 1. Alun School Catering Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £813,659 excluding VAT
- £976,390 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 February 2026
- 9 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend for up to 2 further years in annual increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Dolce Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZX-4456-PBXL
Lowton Business Park Newton Road,
Warrington
WA3 2AN
United Kingdom
Email: adam@dolce.co.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Alun School Catering Service
Contracting authority
Flintshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJC-2356-PCDV
Ty Dewi Sant
Flintshire
CH7 6NA
United Kingdom
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales