Tender

The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024

RPJ3 GROUP

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Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The RPJ3 Group, operating within the North West region of the United Kingdom, has published a tender titled "The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024". This procurement process seeks providers for a multi-supplier catering framework to serve multiple schools, with an initial contract period starting in July 2024 and extending up to 5 years. The deadline for tender responses is scheduled for April 2024. The procurement method for this opportunity is a selective procedure.

This catering framework tender by The Learning Trust presents an opportunity for catering businesses to secure contracts for school catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. Businesses interested in providing flexible and cost-effective catering solutions to schools in the education sector should consider competing in this procurement process, which is currently in the planning stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024

Notice Description

The Learning Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 4 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for The Learning Trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in July 2024 for the initial 4 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Christleton High School, Queens Park High School, Chester International School and Belgrave Primary School, with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in July 2024. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for February 2024. Tender responses deadline is planned for April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2024. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bd56f3-4f09-494a-9c73-9b840ec4197b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 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
RPJ3 GROUP
Contact Name
Neil Mayers
Contact Email
neil@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516780193

Buyer Location

Locality
WIRRAL
Postcode
CH46 3SA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Leasowe and Moreton East
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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