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Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender

Kettlethorpe High School · Contract award notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 23:16.

Opportunity overview

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Kettlethorpe High School. The contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Pupil numbers are; 1621. Service provision is across 3 locations within the school delivering morning break and lunch services. The school requires high quality, fresh food that meets the needs of the student populations. The service to the pupils must be value for money, offer variety, changing on a frequent basis and promotes diversity reflecting the student population. Annual contract value is £420,000 with a potential full term contract value of £2,100,000. Pupil numbers are forecasted to reduce over the term of the contract, the lowest number forecast is 1,530 over the next three year, the school is working to minimise this reduction. Full address of the school is; Kettlethorpe High School, Sandal, Standbridge Ln, Wakefield WF2 7EL At Kettlethorpe High School we want to be the very best in all we do and never take things for granted. Pupil success is always a cause for celebration. Partnership and collaboration between staff, pupils and families is vital to this success; we will do everything in our power to ensure each pupil achieves to the best of their ability. It matters to us that every pupil feels safe and happy at school, and we work to provide an atmosphere that is safe, challenging and stimulating for our pupils. We consider ourselves a second home for pupils, and as part of this we encourage parents and carers to visit at any time; our doors are always open to them. Pupils at Kettlethorpe High School have a strong voice. The pupil body organises fundraising events across the school year, raising money for local, national and international charities. Pupil opinions are taken into account as we work together to continually improve Kettlethorpe High School in order to be the best. To this end, all staff and pupils follow the seven principles of ethical school leadership. At Kettlethorpe High School, staff and pupils embrace the mission, vision and ethos of the school. These should be at the forefront of our minds when setting objectives to further our professional development to support a community of belonging for all stakeholders and the wider community of the school. Mission ‘Together, be the best we can be.’ Working as a team to support each other, share our strengths, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We embrace collaboration, respect, and growth, so that we can achieve our dreams as individuals and as a community. Vision Present Being fully engaged, both physically and mentally, in all aspects of teaching & learning and as a result creating a positive and focused environment for learning. We arrive on time, we are known, we are focused during lessons and actively participate in school activities to make the most of every opportunity. Achieving Setting personal and academic goals, then working hard and persevering to reach them. We push ourselves to grow, overcoming challenges, and celebrating progress, whether it’s through improved grades, developing new skills, or contributing to our school community. Excelling Going beyond the minimum expectations and consistently striving for excellence in all areas—academics, extracurriculars, and personal development. We push our limits, demonstrate pride in our work, and continually seek ways to improve and make a positive impact. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Mellors Catering Services

Matched by number
Published award value
£2.1m
Awarded
26 May 2026
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 07717083
Location
Skelmersdale, UKD47, WN8 9TN, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06052f
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Kettlethorpe High School
Id
GB-PPON-PGCQ-6625-JQRX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGCQ-6625-JQRX

Address

Street Address
Kettlethorpe High School, Standbridge Lane, Sandal
Locality
Wakefield
Postal Code
WF2 7EL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE45

Contact

Name
Paul Cowie
Telephone
01276 673896

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Mellors Catering Services
Id
GB-COH-07717083

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
07717083

Address

Street Address
Mellors Catering Services Ltd, West Lancs Technology Centre, White Moss Business Park, Moss Lane View
Locality
Skelmersdale
Postal Code
WN8 9TN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD47

Contact

Name
Paul Cowie
Telephone
01276 673896

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
pending
Date
27 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
27 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
2,100,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-07717083
Name
Mellors Catering Services

Standstill Period

Ends
23 Jun 2026, 23:59

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055218-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Jun 2026, 13:31
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
26 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wakefield · UKE45 · WF2 7EL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 002889-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 055218-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·