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The de Ferrers Trust ~ Catering Tender

THE DE FERRERS TRUST

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Award

05 Jul 2024 at 13:05

Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The de Ferrers Trust has completed a catering tender for school catering services. The tender aimed to provide catering services for seven schools within the trust, including secondary and primary schools in Burton upon Trent and Swadlincote. The procurement method used was selective with a restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. The contract value amounted to £10,324,594 GBP and was signed on 18th June 2024.

This catering tender by The de Ferrers Trust presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in catering services for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for their operations. With a focus on providing high-quality meals to diverse student populations, businesses with experience in school catering services and a commitment to excellence would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

The de Ferrers Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for the seven schools within The de Ferrers Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The trust believes that all children and young people in their care should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. The de Ferrers Trust comprises of the following schools: - The de Ferrers Academy The de Ferrers Academy is a very large, co-educational split-site secondary school with a separate Sixth Form campus. This means it has students from ages 11 to 18. The school is based in Burton upon Trent with approximately 2,400 students on roll split over its three campuses. The school was one of the first schools in Staffordshire to provide all their students from years -7 to 11 with their own iPad for use in lessons and at home, via a parental contributions scheme. The school was recently judged as good by Ofsted in December 2023. Horninglow Primary Horninglow is an all through primary school for pupils aged between 3 and 11 years in Burton upon Trent. Children enjoy an excellent start in the Early Years setting and benefit from committed and passionate staff throughout the school. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in May 2019 and has approximately 210 pupils on roll. Lansdowne Infant Lansdowne is an infant school providing education for pupils aged 3 to 7 years in Burton upon Trent. The school officially opened in 1991, which coincided with the opening of Eton Park Junior. Lansdowne is a successful academy. They pride themselves on their commitment to providing all pupils with a quality education which develops the whole child. The school is a happy, stimulating environment with a nurturing ethos. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in May 2019 and has approximately 154 pupils on roll. Eton Park Junior Eton Park is a purpose-built junior school for students between the ages of 7 and 11 years located in Burton upon Trent. They have a very generous site which includes playing fields, a hard surface playground, a trim trail, ICT lecture theatre, gardens, and a nature conservation area. At Eton Park, staff are determined that no child is left behind. Each individual is given the support and guidance to enable them to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge that will prepare them for the next stage of their school career. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in March 2023 and has approximately 210 pupils on roll. The Pingle Academy The Pingle Academy is a co-educational, comprehensive secondary school with a Sixth Form provision. This means it has students aged from 11 to 18 years. It is situated on a large secure site at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Swadlincote. Students benefit from a wide range of specialist facilities, including a floodlit 3G astro-turf area and a newly refurbished swimming pool. The school also has a separate Learning Support Base and Autism Resource Centre as well as a purpose built Sixth Form Centre. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that every learner's potential is fulfilled in a happy and caring environment. They are truly inclusive and aim to remove barriers to learning and achievement in and out of the classroom. The school enjoys an excellent local reputation. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in November 2021 and has approximately 1,450 pupils on roll. Granville Academy Granville Academy is a small secondary school catering for students aged between 11 and 16 years in Woodville, Swadlincote. Granville is committed to providing academic excellence within a caring and inclusive environment. Alongside a drive for sustained academic improvement is the view that every student matters. Granville has the highest expectations for its students in all aspects of academy life and believe in developing them in each area: academic, social, moral, and cultural. 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-042d84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020612-2024
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
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,324,594 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 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
THE DE FERRERS TRUST
Additional Buyers

ETON PARK JUNIOR

GRANVILLE ACADEMY

HORNINGLOW PRIMARY

LANSDOWNE INFANT

RICHARD WAKEFIELD CE PRIMARY ACADEMY

THE DE FERRERS ACADEMY

THE PINGLE ACADEMY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE13 0LL
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Dove
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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