Tender

United Learning Catering Services Tender

UNITED LEARNING

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Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The United Learning Catering Services Tender, initiated by United Learning, is currently in the Tender stage. This contract is set to renew from 1 September 2019 for a duration of three years, with a potential two-year extension. The tender is divided into three lots, encompassing various school categories with an approximate annual value ranging from £2.3 million to £3.6 million. The tender period concludes on 30 August 2018, and the services are required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South East, focusing on school catering services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those involved in the education sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those that can meet the diverse needs of independent schools and academies while demonstrating expertise in managing high-volume catering requirements. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their client base within the educational landscape, potentially increasing revenue through multi-year contracts across various locations.

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Notice Title

United Learning Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past ten years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 35,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 15 primary academies, 22 secondary and 4 'all through' academies; UCST comprises of 11 independent schools.United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2019, on a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 3 Lots (1) Independent Schools - approx annual value 3.6M GBP; (2) Primary & Secondary Academies North, approx annual value 2.3M GBP; (3) Primary & Secondary Academies South), approx annual value 2.8M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6722e-1d18-4d16-a849-1bd45d42167f
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
Not specified
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
£2,337,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LEARNING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 6SB
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
West
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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