Tender

The Great Schools Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025

THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Schools Trust is currently in the tender stage for their Catering Framework Tender 2025, aimed at procuring catering services for their schools situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is classified under the industry category of School catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement follows a restrictive selective procedure, and the tender period ends on 3rd March 2025. Contract commencement is scheduled for 1st September 2025, with an initial term of three years, extendable by two additional one-year periods. The process includes site surveys and tender briefings planned for mid-April 2025, with the tender responses deadline in May 2025, and interviews anticipated in early June 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those focused on the education sector, to secure a long-term contract that supports business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework’s suitability for such entities. Successful bidders will be able to demonstrate flexibility and a value-driven approach, aligning with the diverse needs and ethos of the individual schools within the Trust. The selective procurement method underscores the importance of quality and reliability, creating an excellent platform for catering companies to establish or expand their presence in the public sector catering market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Great Schools Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025

Notice Description

The Great Schools 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 Great Schools Trust to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 2/3 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for 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 2025 for the initial 2/3 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Kings Leadership Academy Bolton, Kings Leadership Academy Hawthornes and potentially Kings Leadership Academy Wavertree which opens in September 2025 with full tender costings and proposals for Kings Leadership Academy Bolton, Kings Leadership Academy Hawthornes and potentially Kings Leadership Academy Wavertree for a contract start in September 2025. 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 site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for mid April 2025. Tender responses deadline is planned for May 2025 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early June 2025. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7a7173-1284-456e-86fe-94cc66fb7907
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
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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
THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 4PF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Rixton and Woolston
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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