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The Keys Academy Trust - Catering Service

THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2022 at 15:22

Tender

07 Feb 2022 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Keys Academy Trust is conducting a tender for a full daily catering service, specifically within the education services sector, located in Reading (UKJ11). The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 9 March 2022. The contract, valued at £2,171,000, includes an initial term of three years and offers two optional 12-month extensions, potentially extending the total contract period to five years. The procurement will follow a selective method, utilising a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those with experience managing food provisions in educational settings. Companies with expertise in stock control, menu planning, and compliance with health and safety regulations will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on quality and pricing, successful candidates can benefit from a long-term contract with the Keys Academy Trust, further showcasing their capabilities in delivering essential services to schools.

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Notice Title

The Keys Academy Trust - Catering Service

Notice Description

The Keys Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Keys Academy Trust are outsourced.The contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. Where applicable, services provided will consist of a full lunch service for each day at the schools (please refer to the MoI for individual school requirements). The contractor shall take full responsibility for stock control, ordering of and payment for day-to-day consumable items and provisions. The contractor will ensure that all sales recorded accurately for all primary school pupils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Keys Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Keys Academy Trust are outsourced.The contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. Where applicable, services provided will consist of a full lunch service for each day at the schools (please refer to the MoI for individual school requirements). The contractor shall take full responsibility for stock control, ordering of and payment for day-to-day consumable items and provisions. The contractor will ensure that all sales recorded accurately for all primary school pupils.TUPE will apply and full details are in the tender documentation. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03142f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020374-2022
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
£2,171,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,171,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,914,257 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2025, 2026 or 2027 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Parker
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 9TR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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