Tender

The Coastal Collaborative Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025

THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coastal Collaborative Trust has announced a tender for a multi-supplier catering framework, titled "The Coastal Collaborative Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025." This procurement is intended to source catering services for two initial schools, Blackpool 6th Form College and Hodgson Academy, with the potential for additional schools to join later. The framework is located in the North West region of the UK and falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). This tender is currently in the active stage, with select bidding processes initiated and key deadlines including tender responses by early May 2025, and the contract commencement in August 2025. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, with an initial contract duration of three years, extendable by up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market presence by partnering with a reputable education trust. Businesses with the capability to offer flexible, value-driven catering solutions that align with the specific needs and values of individual schools will have a competitive advantage. Successful bidders will benefit from the visibility and credibility of being part of a multi-supplier framework, providing services to educational institutions in the North West region of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Coastal Collaborative Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025

Notice Description

The Coastal Collaborative 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 Coastal Collaborative 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 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 August 2025 for the initial 2 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Blackpool 6th Form College and Hodgson Academy with full tender costings and proposals for Blackpool 6th Form College and Hodgson Academy for a contract start in August 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 early April 2025. Tender responses deadline is planned for early 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
ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e9b7f4-c62a-4ed8-af61-06b95bc987d1
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
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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 COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Contact Name
Neil Mayers
Contact Email
neil@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516780193

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
FY6 7EU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Further Information

Notice Documents

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