Tender

Catering Services for White Rose Academies Trust

WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

21 Nov 2022 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The White Rose Academies Trust is seeking catering service providers through a selective procurement process for the provision of catering services across multiple sites in Leeds, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Catering Services for White Rose Academies Trust", falls under the services category with a contract value of £4,787,780. The Trust aims to promote a fresh food culture and exceptional customer service, looking for a contractor with a turnover of over £20m and audited accounts for the most recent two years. The tender deadline for submissions is December 21, 2022, with the second stage invitation scheduled for January 16, 2023.

This opportunity allows businesses in the catering sector to compete for a substantial catering contract that emphasises healthy meal options and customer satisfaction. Companies with experience in managing catering services for educational institutions and a track record of delivering high-quality food offers within contract period requirements are well-suited to participate. The Trust is particularly interested in contractors who can demonstrate effective communication, relationship management, and marketing strategies to meet the diverse catering needs of students, staff, and visitors across the multiple academy sites.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for White Rose Academies Trust

Notice Description

Multi Academy Trust looking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver their catering services across multiple sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

White Rose Academies Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within their academies, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The objectives for the new contract are as follows: * A catering service that is professionally managed and provides sector leading catering services for students, staff and visitors at the Academies. * 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 to undertake this * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust and provides good communication with Trust stakeholders * A catering service that promotes a fresh food culture and encourages students to take a healthy and balanced meal * A Contractor who is able to implement effective strategies for marketing the services

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03871e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033013-2022
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
£4,787,780 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
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
WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Holden
Contact Email
tenders@alimentumsolutions.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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