Tender

United Learning Catering Services Tender

UNITED LEARNING

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Tender

05 Dec 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Learning Catering Services Tender is being organised by United Learning, a charitable organisation with 78 academies and 13 independent schools in the UK. The procurement process involves renewing the catering service contract starting from 1 September 2023, with a 3-year duration and a possible 2-year extension. The tender is divided into 5 lots, covering different regions in the UK and offering a total value of approximately £16.4M GBP annually. The procurement method is a selective process with a restricted procedure. The tender period closes on 11th January 2023.

This tender for school catering services by United Learning presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering sector. Companies providing catering services to schools, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale operations and catering to diverse student populations, would be well-suited to compete for the different lots specified in the tender. The geographical diversity of the schools involved and the substantial annual values of the lots make this opportunity attractive for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the educational catering market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

United Learning Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

United Learning - the trading name of the Charitable Group, one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations - comprises 13 independent schools operated within UCST, 78 state sector academies operated within ULT and a central office function that serves all our schools. Over the past ten years, the Group has grown at pace with more joining each year, across the country welcoming children of all backgrounds, all faiths and none, all abilities and giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary, secondary and 'all through'; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools (4 of which have boarding facilities).United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension.All independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary).The tender is divided into 5 Lots.The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1537d6ce-a8f1-48d2-872f-5ed245c3c80e
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
Not specified
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
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 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
UNITED LEARNING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1275871798

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), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
West
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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