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Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Abbey Multi Academy Trust

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2024 at 08:25

Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Abbey Multi Academy Trust has reached the award stage. The awarded contract was signed on 20th October 2024. The procurement was conducted by Red Box Consultancy Services Limited, targeting the school catering services industry (CPV code: 55524000). The contract was awarded following an open procedure, and the winning bidder is Impact Food Group. The contract will cover catering services for seven schools within the Leeds and West Yorkshire region over three years, with potential extensions for an additional two years, based on performance. Notable dates included the initial invitation to tender on 1st July 2024, site visits in mid-July, and the deadline for tender responses on 19th August 2024. The procurement aimed at evaluating both financial and qualitative benefits for the Trust through competitive tendering.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services. Companies capable of providing high-quality and cost-effective catering solutions, particularly those experienced in managing multi-site operations, would be well-suited to compete. The contract structure includes a performance review and requires thorough reporting and contract management, aligning with the Trust’s objective to ensure service quality and financial accountability. Winning this contract can create substantial business growth, especially for firms like Impact Food Group, by leveraging the scale and visibility associated with servicing multiple educational institutions in the region.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

Catering services at 7 schools in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Abbey Multi Academy Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - St Chad's C of E Primary Manston St James CE Primary Christ Church Upper Armley Holy Trinity C of E Primary Abbey Grange C of E Academy Bishop Young C of E Academy Lightcliffe Academy Further specifics about each school are given later in the document under 'The Schools'. The Contract Duration and Structure The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. This is subject to the satisfactory performance of the work. A Group Manager works within the contract and is based currently at Abbey Grange CE Academy. Currently a fuel card is used within this role. Costs attached to visiting other schools should be considered within the management fee.

Renewal: 2 possible 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034053-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 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
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Contact Name
Liz Ellory-Hoare, Neil Meadows
Contact Email
leh@redboxcs.com, nm@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS16 5EA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPACT FOOD GROUP

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