Notice Information
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) - NorthCatering 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) - CentralCatering 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) - LondonCatering 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) - SouthCatering 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
Notice Details
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
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- 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
Buyer & Supplier
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)
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- Local Authority
- Peterborough
- Electoral Ward
- West
- Westminster Constituency
- Peterborough
Further Information
Notice URLs
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