Tender

Nexus Multi Academy Trust

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

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Tender

23 Mar 2021 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nexus Multi Academy Trust is currently seeking a sole catering partner to provide services to eight of their ten special schools located in the Rotherham and Doncaster area. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with bids required to be submitted by 10:00 AM on 23 April 2021. The overall contract value is set at £500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 23 October 2021 and run until 22 October 2024. The industry category for this procurement falls under School Meals, and it is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses that specialise in providing quality food services within school environments, particularly those who can tailor menus to meet diverse dietary requirements. Suppliers with a proven track record in delivering a positive dining experience in educational settings will be well-suited to compete. The trust is particularly looking for a partner committed to using fresh ingredients and creating lasting, pleasant experiences for students and their families.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

Nexus Multi Academy Trust are seeking a sole catering partner to provide a food service to eight of their ten academies. The academies are all special schools based in the Rotherham and Doncaster area. The schools currently use local authority catering services. The number of pupils on roll at each school ranges from 75 to 150 and each school has different requirements in relation to pupil needs. This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to all eight schools. The Academy is looking to partner with a catering provider who will genuinely care and take pride in the food served. The creation of positive dining room experience will underpin the success of the partnership which will include fresh ingredients, great service and by morally doing the right thing at all times. Suppliers who cannot provided these requirements need not register an interest in this opportunity. Investment into the kitchen facilities would be considered but is not an essential condition. Additional information: Interested catering food suppliers must have a proven track record for providing a quality food provision within similar school environments. Simply put, Nexus Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a long term partner who can tailor menus to dietary requirements, create memorable postive dining experiences and who put the pupils and their families at the centre for all decision making.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a775033f-a2ef-43a9-b4d5-08530e1dda3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555b7b5-3f83-48a7-a4a2-4385b374eaba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2021 - 22 Oct 2024 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
SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
Gideon Smith
Contact Email
gideon@spirescateringconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
01865 600968

Buyer Location

Locality
WANTAGE
Postcode
OX12 9WE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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