Tender

Catering and Hospitality Services

THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Consortium Academy Trust is seeking a provider for catering services to be delivered starting from 1st August 2025. The procurement involves appointing a Supplier to manage catering services at 8 schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area, with a tender period ending on 13th September 2024. The main objective is to enhance food provision with a focus on healthy, fresh options while ensuring a high-quality dining experience for students. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender opportunity by The Consortium Academy Trust offers a chance for catering service providers to showcase proactive management skills and innovation. Businesses that can offer enhanced catering services, demonstrate good value for money, and align with the Trust's educational values are well-suited to compete. The contract period spanning from 2025 to 2028 presents a good growth opportunity for providers looking to establish long-term partnerships in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Catering and Hospitality Services

Notice Description

The Trust are sourcing a provider for catering services to begin 01/08/2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Consortium Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Catering Services at 8 of their schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The Contract being Tendered is for a three year term, from 01 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the Contract term for a further term of up to two years. The Consortium Academy Trust objectives: * To secure a Catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Schools' management teams. * To further develop the standards of a healthy, fresh food provision with a range of options to for those with dietary or ethical requirements. * To increase the standard of service for all customers. * To receive a consistently high-quality catering provision, via a motivated and fully Staffed workforce. * To generate a welcoming and efficient dining and social environment for all Students. * To receive proactive management support for the catering teams, in order to achieve and retain a full complement of motivated Staff. * To ensure animal welfare, ethical and sustainable considerations are reflected in the food source. * To hold regular review meetings with the chosen Supplier and ensure communication is prompt and responsive. * To achieve overall value for money. The Tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier: - * Who will be proactive in the management of the Contract. * Who will ensure that the Catering team are enhanced moving forward into the new Contract term. * Who will review the current range of services in place and make any additional recommendations accordingly. * Who will enable the continued development of the Catering service. * Whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of Catering services within the facilities of the Trust's Schools, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the Students and Staff. * Who will evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the Trust's values and support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019830-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,453,416 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Ellie Spence
Contact Email
ellie.spence@consortiumtrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482469838

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5PX
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

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