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Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services

LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST

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Award

14 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Tender

27 Jan 2022 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Learning Community Trust, based in Telford, is seeking vendors for the "Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th February 2022. The awarded contract will last for an initial period of three years, with potential extensions up to 60 months depending on performance. This contract represents a significant opportunity, valued at approximately £2,100,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those with experience in the educational sector. Companies that can demonstrate a solid financial history and expertise in providing quality food and customer service would be well-suited to compete. The contract will require suppliers to cater to multiple schools within the Trust, making it ideal for firms capable of managing large-scale operations while addressing the specific dietary needs of diverse student populations.

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Notice Title

Learning Community Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To provide catering services to the Learning Community Trust at 6 of their schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Learning Community Trust is a Telford and Shropshire based multi-academy Trust which was established in July 2017, with the backing of the Department for Education. The Trust serves the community of Telford and Shropshire, with schools from across all phases including three mainstream primaries with nurseries and three large secondaries (one of which is all-through) as well as two Special Schools. They are looking for a contractor to provide catering services at the following schools: * Charlton School, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford,TF1 3FA (Secondary) * Ercall Wood Academy, Golf Links Lane, Telford, TF1 2DT (Secondary) * Wrekin View Primary School, North Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3ES * Crudgington Primary School, Crudgington, Telford, TF6 6JF * Queensway South Campus, Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP (Special School) * Queensway North Campus, Queensway, Hadley, Telford, TF1 6AJ (Special School) The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing MOND

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030ff5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2022
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,671,474 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1691664234

Buyer Location

Locality
OSWESTRY
Postcode
SY11 4AD
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Whittington
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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