Tender

School Catering Framework Contract for FCAT Schools

FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (FCAT)

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22 Apr 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) is inviting tenders for the 'School Catering Framework Contract for FCAT Schools'. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting school catering services, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 21st May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and lasting until 31st October 2024, including options for extension. This selective procurement, following a restricted procedure, aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services across initially four to five schools, with the possibility of additional schools joining later.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with educational institutions by providing flexible and efficient catering services tailored to school needs. Companies with experience in school meal provision, a commitment to delivering high-quality and value-driven services, and the capacity to adjust to the specific dietary requirements of schoolchildren will be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming stages, including site surveys and tender briefings, to fully leverage this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Catering Framework Contract for FCAT Schools

Notice Description

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable FCAT to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 4/5 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for FCAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in November 2021. Please note that this process covers all catering services within FCAT primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 5 schools for a contract start in November 2021. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early June 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-July and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-September. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bc80a9-311f-4881-85f7-e0f89b570bc9
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
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 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
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (FCAT)
Contact Name
Ray Jeffrey of RPJ3 Group Ltd
Contact Email
ray@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7771768234

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 1TL
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Waterloo
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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