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The CAM Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

The CAM Academy Trust

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05 Aug 2024 at 12:05

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11 Oct 2023 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The CAM Academy Trust has issued a tender for catering services at St Peter's School & Sixth Form and Cambourne Village College in Cambridgeshire. The contract pertains to the provision of catering services, including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality requirements for these educational institutions. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with selective procurement, allowing a minimum of five suppliers to proceed to the tender stage. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2024 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Key deadlines are approaching, with the tender period ending on 17th November 2023. The total contract value is estimated at £2,250,000 GBP, indicating a significant opportunity for potential bidders in the school catering services industry.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in school catering services to expand their market reach. Given the scope and duration of the contract, businesses experienced in providing comprehensive catering solutions to educational institutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The inclusion of TUPE regulations indicates the transfer of existing staff, providing stability and continuity in operations. This tender is well-suited for businesses that can deliver high-quality catering services while managing personnel transitions smoothly, ensuring compliance with Local Government Pension Scheme requirements. Bidders must prepare to demonstrate their capacity to meet the high standards set by CAM Academy Trust and pitch for a lucrative, long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The CAM Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

St Peter's School & Sixth Form and Cambourne Village College 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

The Cam Academy Trust currently oversees a group of seven primary phase, four secondary Schools and two sixth form Colleges in South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon, with one just over the border in central Bedfordshire. Based in Cambridge, St Peter's School & Sixth Form are one of the Cam Academy Trust Schools, who are committed to providing a positive learning environment in which every student can achieve his or her best. Cambourne Village College, another academy of The Cam Academy Trust, opened in brand new premises in September 2013 with just five forms of Year 7 pupils. Serving one of the fastest-growing communities in the UK, they now have more than 1,300 pupils on roll, with major further expansion planned, including the opening of our new sixth form centre in September 2024. St Peter's School & Sixth Form and Cambourne Village College 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 2024. 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 be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024482-2024
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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The CAM Academy Trust
Additional Buyers

Cambourne Village College

St Peter’s School and Sixth Form

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB23 7DU
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Hardwick
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Innovate Services Ltd

Further Information

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