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Tudor Grange Academies Trust

TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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24 Jul 2020 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Tudor Grange Academies Trust, located in Solihull, England, has completed a tender process for catering services valued at £10,500,000. The contract, which began on 1st August 2020 and runs until 31st July 2025, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The catering partner will manage services across all ten member academies of the Trust, which includes five secondary schools and four primary academies. The tender period concluded on 1st November 2019, and the successful supplier is Cater Link Ltd.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in managing services for educational institutions. As Tudor Grange Academies Trust is looking to develop a model for school-to-school partnerships and may possibly incorporate additional schools into this contract, suppliers that excel in providing high-quality, adaptable catering solutions are likely to be well-suited for future tenders. Businesses that can meet specific requirements such as gaining Admitted Body Status from pension authorities and providing comprehensive service delivery will be at a competitive advantage in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Tudor Grange Academies Trust

Notice Description

TGAT is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from August 2020 across all ten member academiesTudor Grange Academies Trust (TGAT) is a Trust of ten schools: five secondary, one all through academy and four primary academies. The core vision of the Trust is to develop a Multi Academy Trust of six secondary schools, all within one hour travelling distance from Solihull, and groups of primary feeder schools around the secondaries which all exploit the benefits of a model for school to school partnership.Currently the catering service for nine academies is in-house, with one primary academy-Yew Tree- being outsourced. Two of the smaller primary academies receive delivered meal services.The successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from three Pension Authorities. A bond or bonds may be required from the successful organisationAdditional schools that join the Trust may join the contract in the future, subject to due process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15613ff-2708-49a7-a186-9e786eaf32b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Robert Salmon
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7342951449

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3PD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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