AwardedAwarded 20 April 2026
Catering Provider for Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Rotherham Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Rotherham Borough Council awarded catering work to Ge Catering Group Ltd on 20 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £631,850 including VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 16 March 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants. The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include: • Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with…Read the full description
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre offers high quality residential stays for groups of children, young people and families who may be part of an organised group such as schools, youth groups, uniformed group or targeted provision delivered by RMBC. On occasions private individuals may also stay at the centre. Residential group sizes may be up to 40 people but will not be less than 10 people per visit. Day visitors who may require a lunch service can be up to 70 participants.
The Service Provider will when booked provide meals from the first evening until lunch on the last day. These will include:
• Breakfast (e.g. egg, bacon, sausage with vegetarian option, beans, hash browns, toast with various spreads, selection of cereals)
• A packed lunch (e.g. filled sandwich/roll, homemade cake. fruit, snack, yoghurt, drink carton for off -site groups)
• Evening meal - Two courses (main and dessert). No processed ready meals, fresh foods to be used where available unless cost prohibitive.
Portion sizes must be adequate to sustain the average person taking part in high levels of practical activity. Meals must be planned to meet the national nutritional guidelines for the population demographic predominantly but not exclusively children aged 8 - 16 and Adult supervisors. The supplier will be responsible for providing menu plans as a minimum once an academic year to be approved by the Authority. All menu plans should provide a balanced diet as indicated in Public Health England's "The Eat well Guide" See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide and respond to specific dietary requirements.
The location of Crowden Outdoor Adventure Centre can be found at SK13 1HZ.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ge Catering Group Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £396,657 | Awarded 12 March 2026 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2031 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 085439-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023040-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 035899-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 085439-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 22 December 2025, last updated 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.