Tender

LET Education Trust Framework Catering Tender 2023

LET EDUCATION TRUST

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08 Feb 2023 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The LET Education Trust is inviting tenders for a catering framework to serve its primary and secondary schools. This procurement process aims to establish a framework for catering services, with a contract start planned for September 2023. Key dates include the tender responses deadline in May 2023 and interviews expected in June 2023. The contract period spans five years, with potential extensions, operating under a selective procurement method in the services category. The Trust is located in Blackburn, England, and the tender is classified under school catering services.

This tender by LET Education Trust provides an opportunity for catering providers to secure contracts with multiple schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The framework offers flexibility for caterers to deliver services that align with individual school requirements, fostering business growth through long-term contracts and potential extensions. Businesses well-suited to compete are those experienced in providing catering services to educational institutions and capable of delivering value-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LET Education Trust Framework Catering Tender 2023

Notice Description

LET Education 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 Let Education 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 September 2023 for the 4 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within LET Education Trust primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in September 2023. 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 April 2023. Tender responses deadline is planned for May 2023 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in June 2023. 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-b5fd17-28c46ac7-a413-436d-803d-aab1e16a34dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab09f737-01a2-4e8a-804f-300b5dacabcf
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
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 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
LET EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2QS
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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