Planning

Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning

UNITED LEARNING C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY

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Planning

22 Nov 2022 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by United Learning c/o Panache Consultancy, a major charitable organisation in the UK education sector. The process involves a planned tender titled "Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning." This procurement falls under the services category and is structured into 5 lots covering various regions. The contract renewal is scheduled for 1st September 2023, with a possible 2-year extension. The communication of future notices is expected by 5th December 2022.

This tender by United Learning presents significant business opportunities for catering service providers specialising in school catering services in the UK. Companies that have experience in providing catering services to schools and are capable of meeting the demands of multiple institutions concurrently would be well-suited to competing in this procurement process. The tender structure allows for participation from a variety of school categories, thereby offering a diverse range of business prospects for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning

Notice Description

United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past 15 years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary academies, secondary academies and 'all through' academies; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools. United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 5 Lots - all independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary). The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.

Lot Information

UCST Independent Schools

Catering Services Tender for Lot 1 Independent Schools. United Learning is being assisted by independent catering consultancy Panache Consultancy, who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk. Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North

Catering Services Tender for Lot 2 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central

Catering Services Tender for Lot 3 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London

Catering Services Tender for Lot 4 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South

Catering Services Tender for Lot 5 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033129-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LEARNING C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
Gail Heath, Panache Consultancy
Contact Email
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1275871798

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 6SB
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
West
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

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