This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2022 at 14:27

Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is currently finalising a contract for school catering services, aimed at its network of 27 schools across Teesside and North Yorkshire. This procurement is in the Award stage, with the main contract effective from 1 September 2021, for a period of three years, and includes a possible two-year extension. The estimated total annual value of the contract is approximately GBP 2.2 million. The process has been classified under CPV code 55524000, pertaining to school catering services, and was conducted using a selective procurement method, namely a Restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for school environments. Companies with experience in large-scale catering operations, especially those accustomed to working with educational institutions, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Businesses that can showcase their capacity for excellence in service delivery and compliance with nutritional guidelines are particularly encouraged to engage, as this tender aims to provide a healthy, value-for-money service to pupils and staff alike.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Catering Services Contract for Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

Notice Description

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) is a family of 27 schools, a sixth form and a teaching school. The Trust aims for all the schools to have a significant and positive impact on pupils, and the staff devote time, energy and resources to their ongoing progress and development within their parishes and the communities of Teesside and North Yorkshire. NPCAT's is seeking a school meals catering supplier for 25 of the Trust's schools (3 x secondary and 22 x primary) from 1 September 2021, on a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension (on a +1yr, + 1yr basis). Contract is divided into Lots: (1) Primary; (2) Secondary and (3) Combined. The estimated annual turnover of the contract is GBP 2.2M per annum, in total across all three Lots. The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school pupils, staff and a hospitality service as required.

Lot Information

School Meals for both NPCAT Primary and Secondary Schools

Panache Consultancy, independent catering consultants, are assisting the NPCAT in the procurement of this tender. If further information is required, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Renewal: 24 months on a +1 year, +1 year basis.

School Meals Service for NPCAT Primary Schools

Panache Consultancy, independent catering consultants, are assisting the NPCAT in the procurement of this tender. If further information is required, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Renewal: 24 months, on a +1year, +1year basis

School Meals Service for NPCAT Secondary Schools

Panache Consultancy, independent catering consultants, are assisting the NPCAT in the procurement of this tender. If further information is required, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Renewal: 24 months, on a +1year, +1year basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014757-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3JP
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caterlink Ltd

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