Tender

The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services

MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD

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Tender

16 Nov 2021 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Matriculate Consulting Ltd, is currently focused on acquiring School Catering Services for the Four Cs Multi-Academy Trust, which includes four member academies in Cambridgeshire. This tender is classified under the services category with a primary classification of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with submissions due by 20 December 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £4,125,000, and the contract duration extends for a significant period, providing an ongoing opportunity for the successful supplier. This tender follows a restricted procedure as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and the successful organisation may need to gain Admitted Body Status to the Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality school meal services. Companies capable of managing substantial catering operations, including meal preparation and after-school service provision, would be well-suited to compete. The various lots offer a range of scales and types of services, enabling both larger firms and specialised niche providers to consider participation. The requirement for a focus on positive dining experiences highlights the emphasis on quality and customer service, which could drive business growth for successful bidders in the local education sector.

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Notice Title

The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services

Notice Description

The 4 Cs MAT currently has four member academies - one secondary and three primaries all in Cambridgeshire. There are also two schools due to open in September 2022. The Trust expect the catering services across its schools to be of high quality,delivering a positive dining experience to all customers The schools that form part of this tender are : Lot 1- Secondary -Arthur Mellows Village College - 1720 students on roll Lot 2 -Manor Drive Secondary (new build) - 60 in September 2022 rising to 900 and Manor Drive Secondary(new build)- 120 in September 2022 rising to 420 Lot 3 - Primary - Discovery Primary Academy - 548 pupils on roll Lot 4 -Primary - Fulbridge Academy -878 pupils on roll Lot 5 -Primary - Hampton Vale Primary Academy-681 pupils on roll The financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed cost/return model, with Lot 2 on a 'cost plus model with guarantees for the first year-moving to a guaranteed cost/return model from year 2 and beyond. Lots 3,4 & 5 will be on a price per meal model. Please note that the successful organisation(s) may be required to gain Admitted Body Status to Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme. The Trust 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 Trust are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Completed Supplier Questionnaires(SQ) should be sent to tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk before the published deadline. The link to the SQ can be found in 1.3

Lot Information

Arthur Mellows Village College

Arthur Mellows Village College is a mixed academy with 1720 pupils aged 11 to 18, of which 400 are in the Sixth Form.

Manor Drive Primary and Manor Drive Secondary School

Manor Drive Primary Academy and Manor Drive Secondary Academy are due to open in new purpose-built school buildings in September 2022. Sharing the same site, both schools having their own production kitchen and dining areas. The primary school is a 2-form entry primary school expecting 60 pupils in September 2022 (and growing by 60 per year thereafter). The secondary school is 3-form entry expecting 120 pupils in September 2022. For the first year of the contract the caterer will be required to prepare all food in the secondary kitchen, with the primary offer being delivered by trolley to the primary dining hall. For the first year of the contract Manor Drive finance will be on a 'cost plus' basis with certain elements guaranteed (e.g. GP%). From year two, finance will revert to the guaranteed profit and loss model with an annually negotiated budget as per the core contract.

Discovery Primary Academy

Discovery Primary Academy currently operates the service with an in-house team. There are currently 548 pupils on roll.

Fulbridge Academy

Fulbridge Primary Academy has 840 pupils on roll.

Hampton Vale Primary Academy

Hampton Vale Primary Academy has 681 pupils on roll. The catering provider will be required to continue providing breakfast and after school snacks in addition to the main lunch service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028572-2021
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
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
£4,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7342951449

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Purton
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

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