Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Westhoughton High School
Westhoughton High School, Bolton Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3DN
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673896
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westhoughton-high.org/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Westhoughton High School ~ Catering Tender
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Westhoughton High School is a school of 1354 pupils in years 7-11.
Heads welcome:
This is a school with exceptional character and warmth, that you can sense even as you walk down our drive. A school that sits at the heart of the community because community matters to us here. It is my vision that during the time of my Headship this school will continue to grow to be a truly inclusive and restorative organisation that strives to meet the needs of every individual. We are a diverse community of over 1500 students and staff who have built a school centred around excellent relationships and the desire to bring our very best each day. The LEARN values that fly on the flags at the front of our school really mean something here. We genuinely do follow these five core values to ensure that students and staff have the chance to thrive in our school.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,632,488
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Main site or place of performance
Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for:
Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road
Westhoughton
BL5 3DN
Contract value = annual catering turnover £1.47 million (3 years)
The contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing 1st June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
Westhoughton High School is a school of 1354 pupils in years 7-11.
Heads welcome:
This is a school with exceptional character and warmth, that you can sense even as you walk down our drive. A school that sits at the heart of the community because community matters to us here. It is my vision that during the time of my Headship this school will continue to grow to be a truly inclusive and restorative organisation that strives to meet the needs of every individual. We are a diverse community of over 1500 students and staff who have built a school centred around excellent relationships and the desire to bring our very best each day. The LEARN values that fly on the flags at the front of our school really mean something here. We genuinely do follow these five core values to ensure that students and staff have the chance to thrive in our school.
Look after each other
Enjoy school
Aim High
Respect each other, ourselves and our school community
Never stop learning
The school provides break and lunch services through two dining areas, a pod and a food truck. The school expects the very best for its pupils so high food standards, consistent food variety and regular and meaningful communication with the successful contractor will be essential. There are 6 facial recognition till points
Admitted body status will be expected as there are some members of catering staff in the local government pension scheme.
The expectation for contractor investment will be minimal but proposals for improvement to the kitchen or dining facilities will be welcomed.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-037239
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Taylor Shaw
The Courtyard, Catherine Street
Macclesfield
SK11 6ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
National registration number
06576188
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,450,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,632,488
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=943480525 GO Reference: GO-2025423-PRO-30287755
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Litmus Partnership
Theta House, 7 Doman Road
Camberley
GU15 3DN
Country
United Kingdom