Tender

The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services

MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD

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Tender

16 Nov 2021 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Matriculate Consulting Ltd is seeking tenders for the provision of school catering services for the Four Cs Multi-Academy Trust in Cambridgeshire. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for Supplier Questionnaires set for 20 December 2021. This contract spans several locations within the East of England and includes various school types, such as secondary and primary institutions, with a contract period starting from 1 September 2022 and lasting until 31 August 2027. The procurement method is selective, following the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those that specialise in providing high-quality catering services to educational institutions. Potential bidders should be able to operate under different financial models, such as guaranteed cost/return and cost-plus arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a fitting opportunity for innovative and agile catering providers looking to expand their service offerings within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services

Notice Description

The 4 Cs MAT currently has four member academies - one secondary and three primaries all in Cambridgeshire. There are also two schools due to open in September 2022.The Trust expect the catering services across its schools to be of high quality,delivering a positive dining experience to all customersThe schools that form part of this tender are :Lot 1- Secondary -Arthur Mellows Village College - 1720 students on rollLot 2 -Manor Drive Secondary (new build) - 60 in September 2022 rising to 900 and Manor Drive Secondary(new build)- 120 in September 2022 rising to 420Lot 3 - Primary - Discovery Primary Academy - 548 pupils on rollLot 4 -Primary - Fulbridge Academy -878 pupils on rollLot 5 -Primary - Hampton Vale Primary Academy-681 pupils on rollThe financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed cost/return model, with Lot 2 on a 'cost plus model with guarantees for the first year-moving to a guaranteed cost/return model from year 2 and beyond. Lots 3,4 & 5 will be on a price per meal model.Please note that the successful organisation(s) may be required to gain Admitted Body Status to Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme.The Trust is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the Trust are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR.Completed Supplier Questionnaires(SQ) should be sent to tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk before the published deadline. The link to the SQ can be found in 1.3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcaf11-5402-48b5-8c9d-eb99d298f8a8
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
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 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
MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7342951449

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN5 4DQ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Purton
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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