Tender

Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services

MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blue Coat CofE Academy in Walsall is seeking bids for its School Catering Services, with a total contract value of £190,000 over a period from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, employing a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Key dates include the submission deadline for the selection questionnaire on 4th January 2022, the commencement of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 14th January 2022, and the final tender submission deadline set for 15th February 2022. The academy serves a diverse student body and has a high eligibility for free school meals, indicating a strong demand for effective catering services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses such as catering companies and food service providers capable of offering innovative and engaging dining experiences tailored for school environments. Firms interested in this contract should be prepared to invest in management resources and undertake stakeholder engagement to enhance service quality. As well, those with capabilities in educational catering and experience working with special school meal programmes may find they have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services

Notice Description

Blue Coat CofE Academy is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the school is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Blue Coat CofE Academy is a mixed academy in Walsall with 880 students on roll of which 132 are in the sixth form. FSM eligibility is high at 42% of the student population The current caterer is Aspens The Academy is seeking an organisation who will be a proactive partner, ensuring the catering service provided is a positive dining experience for all, in order that those that are eligible take up their Free school Meal Allowance. There is no requirement for capital investment - but investment is expected in management time and support to develop the service, the team, undertake stakeholder engagement and supporting of curriculum links. The successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status into the LGPS scheme. Timetable Midday 4th January 2022 - SQ submission deadline 14th January 2022- ITT commence 20th January 2022 - Tender meeting & site visit 15th February 2022 -Tender submission deadline SQ documents can be downloaded from the link at 1.1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a0bc94-b361-4faa-a49e-c8795aafacd3
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 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
Lucy Horner
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7896876942

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Purton
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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