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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | The Litmus Partnership |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: | The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Dare Royd and Mackie Hill Junior and Infant Schools. The expected annual value is £129,000 with a contract length of 3 years plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions. Dane Royd and Mackie Hill are independent schools who work together for the benefit of the community they serve. Both schools wish to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the school catering requirement, but also who will take an interest in the school, the pupils’ educational activity and the community. Whilst the winning contractor will contract with each school separately, the schools will not appoint separate contractors following completion of this process. Dane Royd has 360 pupils, including nursery, its values are Perseverance; Respectful; Open- Minded; Understanding; Determined; (PROUD). The school has a stand-alone kitchen service healthy and nutritious meals to their pupils. They have outsourced the meal provision to a catering contractor and is coming to the end of a 5-year contract. The school requires a new contract to commence on 1st August 2027. Mackie Hill has 172 pupils; relationships are at the heart of everything they do. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood. Alongside this nurturing approach, they hold high expectations of both their children and our staff - in behaviour, presentation and effort – because they believe that children flourish when they are supported to aim high. The school motto, “kind hearts, ambitious minds,” captures their vision perfectly. They are committed to developing kind, compassionate young people with strong self-esteem, curiosity and the motivation to achieve the very best they can. They want their children not only to succeed academically, but also to grow into thoughtful, confident members of society. Mackie Hill meal service is prepared and cooked at Dane Royd, then transported to Mackie Hill. Please see PSQ Document for more information. |
| Published: | 12/10/2026 14:13 |
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PRTB-2587-HRZT
- Address:
Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Sandal
Wakefield
WF4 3HW
UK- Contact name:
- Paul Cowie
- Email:
- tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
- Telephone:
- 01276 673896
- Website:
- https://www.mackiehill.co.uk/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Competitive flexible procedure- Dynamic market OCID:
- Not provided
- Competitive flexible procedure description:
- Please see PSQ Document for more information.
- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- No
- Dynamic market:
- No
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Dare Royd and Mackie Hill Junior and Infant Schools.
The expected annual value is £129,000 with a contract length of 3 years plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions.
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill are independent schools who work together for the benefit of the community they serve. Both schools wish to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the school catering requirement, but also who will take an interest in the school, the pupils’ educational activity and the community. Whilst the winning contractor will contract with each school separately, the schools will not appoint separate contractors following completion of this process.
Dane Royd has 360 pupils, including nursery, its values are Perseverance; Respectful; Open- Minded; Understanding; Determined; (PROUD). The school has a stand-alone kitchen service healthy and nutritious meals to their pupils. They have outsourced the meal provision to a catering contractor and is coming to the end of a 5-year contract. The school requires a new contract to commence on 1st August 2027.
Mackie Hill has 172 pupils; relationships are at the heart of everything they do. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood. Alongside this nurturing approach, they hold high expectations of both their children and our staff - in behaviour, presentation and effort – because they believe that children flourish when they are supported to aim high.
The school motto, “kind hearts, ambitious minds,” captures their vision perfectly. They are committed to developing kind, compassionate young people with strong self-esteem, curiosity and the motivation to achieve the very best they can. They want their children not only to succeed academically, but also to grow into thoughtful, confident members of society.
Mackie Hill meal service is prepared and cooked at Dane Royd, then transported to Mackie Hill.
Please see PSQ Document for more information. - Total value (estimated):
GBP 645,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/08/2027 to 31/07/2030
- CPV classifications:
55524000 - School catering services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 31/07/2032
- Delivery regions:
UKE45 - Wakefield- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 04/12/2026 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 19/03/2027 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/656Y95UJK6
- An electronic auction will be used:
No- Languages that may be used for submission:
English- Award decision date (estimated):
- 07/05/2027
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- No
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- Yes
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- Yes
Other organisations
Not provided