Tender

Academies for Character & Excellence Provision of Catering Services

ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE

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Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Academies for Character & Excellence organisation has issued a tender titled "Provision of Catering Services" aimed at providing catering services to 6 newly onboarded primary schools. The procurement stage is currently open for an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 29th April 2024. The contract period for the provision of services is set to begin on 2nd September 2024 and last until 2nd September 2027. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for school catering services located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in catering services to schools to expand their operations. Companies adept at managing catering functions, employment and staff management, food supply, and adhering to legal and health and safety requirements would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of establishing effective communication systems with school management, parents, and pupils, while providing nutritious and quality meals complying with government standards, would find this tender beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Academies for Character & Excellence Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

As of 1st January 2024, The Trust has onboarded 6 new primary schools from Redstart Learning Trust. The proposed contract will be for the provision of a catering service to the Trust for these schools.It is the Trust's expectation that the Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, the TUPE and management of existing staff, supply of food, consumables, vehicles for food transportation and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Trust will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities.The Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with the Trust. The Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.The Bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with the Government's current and future minimum nutritional and food- based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the Ofsted guidance for catering.The Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with customers that include: School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the contactor will also be responsible for all legal and health and safety & food safety requirements in delivering the catering services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6fbc5d3-22c4-4354-a701-85ae68f14cd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10deb304-0b4a-43ec-9efc-5cd8fa60e76b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2027 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
ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5TZ
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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