Award

Catering Services for Abbey Multi Academy Trust

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2022 at 13:42

TenderUpdate

01 Feb 2022 at 19:14

Tender

01 Feb 2022 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at the Abbey Multi Academy Trust has been fully completed and was awarded to Caterlink. This tender was initiated by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED and focused on providing catering services across four primary schools and three secondary schools located in Leeds and Halifax (Lightcliffe). It primarily falls under the school catering services classification, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The contract value was approximately £46,554.18, and it was signed on 20th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering and food services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions. Companies that can effectively enhance meal appeal, ensure nutritional standards, and provide exceptional customer service would be well-suited to compete. The Trust's objectives highlight a collaboration emphasis, where catering providers are encouraged to invest in service improvements and foster engagement with students, making this an inviting prospect for innovative service providers aiming to expand within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

The Trust are looking to appoint a contract caterer at four primary schools in Leeds and three secondary schools which are based in Leeds and Halifax (Lightcliffe)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust are looking to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. If possible, the Trust would like a dedicated person to manage all schools within the group. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust, with good communication with key staff in each school. * Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing

Renewal: Two optional one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0311e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011518-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 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
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Chris Webster
Contact Email
cw@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 8PL
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

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