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The Albany Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2024

THE ALBANY LEARNING TRUST

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17 Jan 2024 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Albany Learning Trust has initiated a tender process for the Catering Framework for 2024. This procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services, starting in September 2024 for Albany Academy and Chorley New Road Primary Academy in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is a selective procedure, with a tender deadline planned for April 2024 and interviews expected in late May 2024. The contract will span 5 years, with the option to extend for additional periods.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for catering businesses to secure contracts with The Albany Learning Trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The focus on best value approach and flexibility in service provision presents growth opportunities for companies able to align their catering services with the diverse needs of individual schools. Interested businesses should pay attention to the key dates for submitting tender responses and participating in the ensuing selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Albany Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2024

Notice Description

The Albany 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 2 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for The Albany 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 September 2024 for the initial 2 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Albany Academy and Chorley New Road Primary Academy, with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in September 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 March 2024. Tender responses deadline is planned for April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late May 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-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb24683-d2d5-4171-8694-ce433a33db14
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
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 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
THE ALBANY LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
PR7 3AY
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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