Tender

The Mead Educational Trust

MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD

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Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mead Educational Trust is seeking contractors to provide quality catering services across its thirteen academies in Leicester and Leicestershire. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is set to begin with an invitation to tender (ITT) on 27th January 2022, with a submission deadline of 1st March 2022. The contract, which has a three-year duration starting from 1st August 2022, includes an option for a two-year extension. The procurement will be conducted through a restricted procedure, divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for Secondary academies on a guaranteed annual cost model and Lot 2 for Primary schools based on a fixed price per meal model.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that have experience in educational settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement structure appears suitable for agile and innovative service providers that can adapt to the specific needs of diverse academies. With empowerment of the bidders to demonstrate their understanding of the individual characteristics of each academy, there is potential for businesses that can showcase tailored solutions and initiatives to excel in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Mead Educational Trust

Notice Description

The Mead Educational Trust currently has thirteen member academies - five secondary and eight primaries all in Leicester and Leicestershire.The Trust are looking for potential contractors to demonstrate their relevant experience and expertise to manage quality catering services for its secondary and primary academies from August 2022 with a 3 year contract and the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. New schools joining the Trust may join the contract(s) during the contract term.The tender is being split into two Lots - Lot 1 Secondaries and Lot 2 Primaries.The financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed annual cost/return model.Lot 2 will be on a fixed price per meal modelThe Trust values the individuality of all member academies and expects bidders to demonstrate a sound appreciation of this in their tender submissions and in any proposed initiatives.The SQ documentation can be downloaded from the link in 1.1Indicative timetable27th January 2022 -ITT commences31st January 2022 - Tender Meeting(Online)3rd & 4th February 2022 - Site Visits1st March 2022 - Tender submission deadline31st March 2022 - Presentations1st August 2022 - Contract Comencement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351a3ebe-af96-46c4-aa58-15b4b2310cdb
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
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 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
MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7342951449

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN5 4DQ
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Purton
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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