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Evolution Academy Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST

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11 Oct 2020 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Evolution Academy Trust has recently completed a tender for catering services, aimed at providing innovative and satisfactory food concepts for its 12 primary schools in the East of England. The tender, valued at £5,000,000, was initiated under a selective procurement method and required submissions by 25 September 2020. The awarded contract, effective from 2 November 2020 to 1 November 2025, includes a performance guarantee with an option for annual extensions. The trust, which serves approximately 3,950 students and employs 721 staff, seeks an adaptable supplier to enhance its existing catering services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in school services and capable of providing diverse and innovative meal options. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous contract to pursue due to the focus on performance and cost-effectiveness. Companies that specialise in responsive and flexible food service solutions could thrive in this environment, catering to various dietary requirements and preferences while enhancing their portfolio within the educational 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b2e237-3018-4a76-b8ff-cb1498810f49
Current Stage
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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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2025 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
EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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