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EXCALIBUR Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST

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24 Jun 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Excalibur Academies Trust involves the provision of catering services across nine educational locations in Bristol and Hungerford. The project, titled "EXCALIBUR Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000) and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective, or restricted procedure, highlighting a competitive approach to evaluating potential suppliers. The process has now reached the award stage as of 24th June 2025, with Innovate Services Ltd as the supplier. Key dates include the award notice date of 27th May 2025 and a contract period that runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. The contract is valued at approximately £7.15 million.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of high-quality catering services, especially those with experience in educational settings. While the selective procurement method highlights the need for a competitive edge, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates for this contract. Businesses with the capability to scale operations across multiple locations, as demonstrated by the selected large-scale supplier, Innovate Services Ltd, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. This opportunity not only provides significant revenue potential but also a chance to build a reputation with a reputable trust like Excalibur Academies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EXCALIBUR Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for EXCALIBUR Academies Trust at the following nine locations: 1.Ashton Park Secondary School, Blackmoors Ln, Bower Ashton, Bristol BS3 2JL 2.Redland Green Secondary School, Redland Ct Rd, Bristol BS6 7EH 3.Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Rd, Horfield, Bristol BS7 9NL 4.John O'Gaunt School, Priory Rd, Hungerford RG17 0AN 5.Ashton Vale Primary School, Avebury Rd, Bristol BS3 2QG 6.Compass Point Primary School, South St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3AU 7.Luckwell Primary School, Breach Rd, Bristol BS3 3ET 8.Lambourn Primary School, Edwards Hill, Lambourn, Hungerford RG17 7LJ 9.May Park Primary School, Coombe Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 6LE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88629984-24ed-4843-87c3-48087e16632a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ceb0c35-c483-4e65-957a-ddf9320efae9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,149,493 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,149,493 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARLBOROUGH
Postcode
SN8 4AX
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Marlborough West
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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