Tender

Evolution Academy Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

10 May 2020 at 19:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Evolution Academy Trust is seeking tenders for a three-year catering services contract, covering its 12 primary schools located in the East of England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 12 June 2020. The contract will officially commence on 2 November 2020 and could extend up to an additional two years, subject to performance and mutual agreement. The tender is classified under the CPV code for school catering services and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative food concepts that cater to diverse dietary requirements. SMEs with experience in school catering are well-positioned to compete, as the successful bidder will need to offer both quality service and a guaranteed cost return. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with educational institutions and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evolution Academy Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 12 primary schools. The Trust has 3,950 students on its roll, along with 721 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as to looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 2 November 2020 to 1 November 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extension would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e237c0b-042a-48ac-b84a-fa6049dcbde4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a2b898-df9c-4dee-81f7-bdf740303b8a
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
10 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2025 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
EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 6TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

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