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United Learning Catering Services Tender

UNITED LEARNING

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09 Sep 2019 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The United Learning Catering Services Tender is managed by United Learning, a significant charitable organisation in the UK. The tender is part of the education services industry, covering various regions including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. This procurement is in the Award stage, having been granted on 30th August 2019, with an active contract period beginning from 1st September 2019 and concluding on 31st August 2022. The total value of the contract is approximately £2.34 million, and it follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender was divided into three lots catering to different educational institutions, highlighting a structured approach to meet varying needs.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing tailored offerings to educational settings. Companies with experience in school catering, especially large-scale providers, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the diverse requirements from independent schools to primary and secondary academies, businesses focusing on innovative and quality catering solutions, alongside the ability to service multiple regions, are likely to find substantial growth potential through active participation in this tender process.

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Notice Title

United Learning Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past ten years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 35,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 15 primary academies, 22 secondary and 4 'all through' academies; UCST comprises of 11 independent schools.United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2019, on a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 3 Lots (1) Independent Schools - approx annual value 3.6M GBP; (2) Primary & Secondary Academies North, approx annual value 2.3M GBP; (3) Primary & Secondary Academies South), approx annual value 2.8M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6020959-5e82-430d-bf60-4da7f9ca031f
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
Not specified
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
£2,337,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,337,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LEARNING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 6SB
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
West
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CATERLINK

COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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