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CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender

CORE EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The CORE Education Trust is seeking catering service providers to tender for all catering services across their Academy Schools in Birmingham. The contract will last for three years, with the possibility of extension, starting from 1st August 2023. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, and the total contract value is £3,300,400 GBP.

This opportunity to provide catering services presents a chance for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a significant educational institution. Businesses specialising in school catering services in the Birmingham area would be well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, CORE Education Trust, is a public body governed by public law, focusing on educational services.

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Notice Title

CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

CORE Education Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people's lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 1st August 2023. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing Catering staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021800-2023
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
£3,371,475 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,371,475 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,300,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES

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