Tender

University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Schools Trust (UST), located in London, UK, has initiated a tender for catering services under the title "University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender". This procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services and is being conducted through a restricted procedure. The Trust, which currently comprises four schools, aims to centralise its procurement model by appointing a single catering contractor to deliver well-prepared, nutritious food to its community. The tender was published on 6th February 2025, with the submission deadline set for 14th March 2025. The contract's value is £5,989,955, and the contract period will run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to partner with an expanding educational trust. Businesses experienced in providing high-quality school catering services and capable of operating under a centralised procurement model will find this opportunity particularly compelling. The awarded contractor will have the chance to review and enhance the current service offerings, contributing to the growth and reputation of the Trust's catering services across its schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ef7a5bf-0f31-4da6-a386-33d1f49daf78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad8e32ce-7315-4aba-b138-f64a8d48bc29
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,989,955 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 8AQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Limehouse
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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