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Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services

MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD

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05 Jul 2022 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at Blue Coat CofE Academy, located in Walsall, involves a contract valued at £950,000. The buyer, Matriculate Consulting Ltd, has followed a selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender was awarded on 6th May 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2025. Key deadlines included the submission deadline for the selection questionnaire on 4th January 2022 and the tender submission deadline on 15th February 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering and meal services, particularly those with experience in managing high volumes of student diets, as 42% of the student population is eligible for free school meals. Companies that can deliver a proactive and engaging catering service, while navigating stakeholder engagement and supporting curriculum links, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractor is expected to invest time in management and service development without the need for capital investment, making this an attractive venture for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745a0356-0915-40b2-be5a-196b78f7c8cd
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
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIQUILL CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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