Award

Accord Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Tender

18 Mar 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Accord Multi Academy Trust, based in Wakefield, is seeking to award a contract for school catering services across several of its academies, including Horbury Primary Academy, Middlestown Primary Academy, Horbury Academy, and Ossett Academy. The procurement process is at the award stage, having appointed Mellors catering services for a contract value of approximately £7,083,928. The contract spans three years with an optional extension of up to two years, set to start on 1st September 2024 for primary schools and January 2025 for secondary schools, with a phased approach. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2024 and is aimed at the delivery of services within the education sector in the West Yorkshire region, aligning with Accord's vision and values.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of managing extensive catering operations within the education sector. The phased implementation approach allows adequate preparation and incremental expansion. Suitable businesses should have expertise in educational catering, the capacity for large-scale service delivery, and the ability to integrate into existing school environments. Investment in facilities and commitment to maintaining the quality standards expected by Accord Multi Academy Trust will be crucial for successful execution and client satisfaction. This tender, due to its sizeable contract value and renewal options, offers long-term business potential.

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Notice Title

Accord Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Accord Multi Academy Trust (located in the Wakefield area) with the following schools; ~ Horbury Primary Academy, Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW ~ Middlestown Primary Academy, Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 5QE ~ Horbury Academy, Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE ~ Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Accord Multi Academy Trust (located in the Wakefield area) with the following schools; ~ Horbury Primary Academy, Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW ~ Middlestown Primary Academy, Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 5QE ~ Horbury Academy, Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE ~ Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG Contract value = PS800k per annum current turnover The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Accord Multi Academy Trust has approx. 3,466 pupils Horbury Primary 449 Middlestown Primary Academy 196 Ossett Academy 1730 Horbury Academy 1091 The two primary schools are currently outsourced, and the secondary schools are managed in house. The Trust is putting its catering contract out to tender for all 4 schools with a contract start date of 1st September 2024 and a phased approach. The contract management for the 2 primary schools, will commence 1st September 2024 with the two secondary schools following in January 2025. Horbury Primary Academy is currently a receiving kitchen, so catering for the first term will be produced by the Trust in House team at Ossett Academy and transferred to Horbury Primary. The successful provider will be asked to contribute to the management of the catering at the two secondary schools on an Executive Lease type arrangement for the first term, this to include the set up and overseeing of the production and transfer of meals for Horbury Primary Academy. The awarded contractor will need to make provision for investment for Horbury Primary to be a production kitchen from 1st January 2025. There will be members of catering staff who are in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Therefore, Admitted Body Status will apply. In addition, it is worth noting that Accord has recently had approval from the DfE to onboard a further school which has 88 pupils and is in the same locality. Subject to the transfer going ahead, when their current catering contract is due for review (31st March 2025) there would be an opportunity to bring that school under the same provider at that time. The Trusts' Vision and Values are: At Accord, we celebrate our differences through strong collaboration and inspire all members of our learning community to be the best they can be. We believe that working together makes us stronger and the support and challenge of each other enriches each of our academies and the Trust. Our academies work on the following key principles: Ambitious for our young people and staff Creating a positive climate and an ethos for learning and success Collaborative to secure the best possible learning experiences for young people and staff. Opening Doors for parents, carers and the community and being fully inclusive Resilient in order to develop young people and staff a mindset for success. Dynamic and reflective learning communities Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice - this contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025773-2024
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,083,928 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

HORBURY ACADEMY

HORBURY PRIMARY ACADEMY

MIDDLESTOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY

OSSETT ACADEMY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
WF5 0DG
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Ossett
Westminster Constituency
Ossett and Denby Dale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES

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