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Waterton Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Tender

13 Dec 2023 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Waterton Academy Trust invites tenders for providing catering services to its schools located in Wakefield and Barnsley. This procurement process, falling under the CPV category of "School catering services" (55524000), is currently in the active stage and follows a restricted procedure method. The procurement package is valued at £1,000,000 and covers a period from 1st August 2024 to 31st August 2029. Key dates to note include the closing deadline for tender submissions on 12th January 2024 and the invitation to tender scheduled for 12th February 2024. Successful suppliers will be expected to demonstrate commitment to high standards of food and service, showcase innovation in catering services for education, and support healthy eating initiatives. The tender process is open to small or medium enterprises (SMEs), provided they meet the selection criteria.

This tender provides significant opportunities for catering businesses with expertise in the education sector, particularly those experienced in serving primary schools. Companies looking to enhance their market presence and secure a long-term contract will find this an attractive proposition. The Waterton Academy Trust's extensive network of 14 schools and its consistent performance improvement record offer a stable and reputable partner for growth. Businesses that can offer high-quality, nutritious food, maintain strong contract support, and encourage increased sales within educational settings will be well-suited to compete for this tender. Specific provisions, such as Admitted Body Status for employees in the local government pension scheme, will apply. The process will take a minimum of five and a maximum of ten suppliers to the tender stage based on their adherence to the set standards.

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Notice Title

Waterton Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Waterton Academy Trust Schools located in the Wakefield and Barnsley areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Our Trust specialises in high-quality early years education, primary education, and specialist provision. As we have grown, we have been careful to ensure that our academies are able to work together in hubs, which have been created around geographical areas. Currently, the Trust extends across two key areas, Barnsley, and Wakefield. During this period, we have carved out a reputation as a sturdy and dependable organisation, with a strong track record of having improved provision in every school that has joined us. This developmental journey underscores our dedication to enriching educational experiences and nurturing robust connections within the communities we serve. The Trust currently consists of fourteen schools; nine primary schools, two junior schools, two infant schools, and one special academy. We also have and four Pre-Schools on primary school sites. We serve approximately 3500 pupils. The Trust would like to work with a provider who is experienced and innovative in providing catering services to the education sector and primary schools in particular. The successful Supplier will be expected to uphold high standards of food and service, demonstrating a strong commitment to healthy eating and to increasing sales. A high level of contract support will be expected. Please note there will be some employees in the local government pension scheme, therefore Admitted Body Status will be expected. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04255b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022894-2024
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,192,804 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 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
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

CHERRY TREE ACADEMY

CHURCHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

CROFTON INFANTS’ SCHOOL

KING’S MEADOW ACADEMY

LEE BRIGG INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

MILL DAM SCHOOL ACKWORTH

NEWSTEAD ACADEMY

NORMANTON COMMON PRIMARY ACADEMY

NORMANTON JUNIOR ACADEMY

SHARLSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SOUTH KIRKBY ACADEMY

WALTON PRIMARY ACADEMY

WEST END ACADEMY

WRENTHORPE ACADEMY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 6LD
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
St Helens
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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