Tender

United Learning Catering Services Tender

UNITED LEARNING

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Tender

05 Dec 2022 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The United Learning Catering Services Tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on January 11, 2023, and an invitation date for the second stage on January 23, 2023. United Learning, a prominent UK charitable group operating independent schools and academies, is renewing its catering service contract from September 1, 2023. The tender is divided into five lots covering different regions of the UK, each with varying annual values and renewal options, providing significant business opportunities for catering companies.

This selective procurement process by United Learning offers a chance for catering businesses, particularly those experienced in school catering services, to expand their operations. The tender covers a wide geographical area across the UK, presenting growth opportunities for suppliers capable of meeting the specific needs of the independent schools and academies in different regions. With a clear timeline and designated stages, interested businesses need to prepare their proposals to compete effectively in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

United Learning Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

United Learning - the trading name of the Charitable Group, one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations - comprises 13 independent schools operated within UCST, 78 state sector academies operated within ULT and a central office function that serves all our schools. Over the past ten years, the Group has grown at pace with more joining each year, across the country welcoming children of all backgrounds, all faiths and none, all abilities and giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary, secondary and 'all through'; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools (4 of which have boarding facilities). 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. All independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary). The tender is divided into 5 Lots. 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

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, + 1year basis

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

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis

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

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis

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

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis

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

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034338-2022
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
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
UNITED LEARNING
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
West
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

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