This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2021 at 20:58

Tender

08 Feb 2021 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Acer Trust is conducting a tender process for catering services at several schools under its management, encompassing the provision of meals for around 4,064 pupils. The contracting authority is based in Oxford, UK, and the procurement process is currently at the active stage. This tender follows a selective procurement method, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 March 2021. Successful vendors can expect to manage services for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those equipped to handle large volume meal preparation and delivery. Companies with experience in catering for educational establishments or those well-versed in the nuances of providing nutritious meal options to school-aged children will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate compliance with TUPE regulations and understand the operational requirements of educational catering, including managing dietary needs and free school meal provisions, are encouraged to participate.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Acer Trust - Catering Services

Notice Description

Acer Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the seven Trust schools is a mix of in-house and outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning break at some sites and a full lunch service for each school day at all sites. Across the Trust there are currently 4064 pupils on roll for the academic year 2020/21. Of this figure, 320 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 310 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (18) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Acer Trust - Lot 1

Please see tender documents for details of school requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years

Acer Trust - Lot 2

Please see tender documentation for full details of the school requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Acer Trust - Lot 3

Please see tender documentation for full details. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Acer Trust - Lot 4

Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Acer Trust - Lot 5

Please see tender documentation for full details. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Acer Trust - Lot 6

Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Acer Trust - Lot 7

Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02911c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022984-2021
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,013,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,014,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,371,166 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2024, 2025 or 2026 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Acer Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX2 9JE
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Cumnor
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Cater Link Limited

Dolce Ltd

Oxfordshire County Council

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