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PP-10108 Redhill Academy Trust Catering

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 13:57

Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Redhill Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust with 16 schools in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, has completed the tender process for their catering contract, titled "PP-10108 Redhill Academy Trust Catering". This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves school catering services. The contract was awarded using a selective, restricted procurement method and covers an initial period of three years with an optional extension of up to two additional one-year periods. The contract, valued at £2,502,675, has been awarded to Caterlink Ltd and was signed on 16 December 2024. The award includes responsibilities such as the management and employment of staff, and the supply and preparation of meals to six primary schools within the Trust. The procurement process was governed by the EU Directive 32014L0024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services. Companies capable of managing staff, providing food supplies, and delivering high-quality catering services are well-suited for such contracts. The opportunity to secure a multi-year contract with potential extensions allows businesses to plan long-term strategies, ensuring steady growth and stability. Catering companies that can efficiently manage operations while adhering to the trust's requirements for service quality and cost management would be ideal candidates for this type of tender.

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Notice Title

PP-10108 Redhill Academy Trust Catering

Notice Description

Redhill Academy Trust is a multi academy trust comprised of 16 schools in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, of which 6 primary schools will be involved in this tender process.The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Redhill Academy Trust is a multi academy trust comprised of 16 schools in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, of which 6 primary schools will be involved in this tender process.The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04718e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013719-2025
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
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,502,675 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Draper
Contact Email
chris.draper@place-group.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8GX
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Redhill
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

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