Scope
Description
Provision of catering & hospitality services to Broadgate Primary School, Horsforth, Leeds.
The successful contractor will provide all catering services to the school, Mon - Fri, 190 days per year, from their on-site kitchen and occasionally provide hospitality catering too.
The School has 469 pupils on roll with an average meal count of 200-220 meals per day (2024/25 average).
The school seeks a contractor who can provide both digital pre-order and parent payment platforms.
The school seek a contractor whose Contract Manager who has strong HR and craft skills.
The school are open to alternative bids exploring different tariffs to parents and different labour structure ( there is 1 current vacancy)
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £321,920 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 2x 1 year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
24 September 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality Max Points- 150
Commercial Max Points - 150
7 quality questions, 2 pass/fail questions (Compliance)
Questions regarding menus, service, contract management, staff support & references and most heavily weighted.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Broadgate Primary School
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYG-6878-YDZM
North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 5AF
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government