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School Catering Services for St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (Luton Schools)

ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST

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15 Jul 2024 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust is seeking a school meals catering supplier for five schools in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, and surrounding areas. The procurement involves a 3-year contract starting from April 2025, with the potential for a 2-year extension. The procurement method is a selective process, with a tender deadline set for August 12th, 2024, and an invitation date for the second stage on September 9th, 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for catering companies to provide healthy, high-quality catering services to schools in the Trust. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in school catering services and a commitment to offering value for money. The process, facilitated by Panache Consultancy, involves a 2-stage procurement exercise with electronic submissions. Interested parties must complete a Selection Questionnaire to be considered for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Catering Services for St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (Luton Schools)

Notice Description

Working across the south of the Diocese of Northampton, St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust is proud to serve 16 school communities in Buckingham, Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Slough. There are 16 schools in the Trust and five of these schools are now seeking to procure their catering services; The schools are as follows: 1) Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Sixth Form (Luton) 2) St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School (Luton) 3) St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Luton) 4) St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Caddington) 5) St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Dunstable) The Trust is seeking a school meals catering supplier for all five schools from 1st April 2025 for a 3 year contract (plus possible extension on a +1year, +1year basis). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school pupils, staff and hospitality as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a tender process for catering services, facilitated by Panache Consultancy who are assisting the Trust with the 2-stage procurement exercise. Interested parties are to complete a Selection Questionnaire, which can be accessed via the link provided in the Contract Notice (see Section 1.3, Communications). Additional information: For further information, please contact Gail Heath at Panache Consultancy at gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk NOTE: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information, please visit the Find A Tender website at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ The Selection Questionnaire can be accessed via the link provided.

Renewal: Possible 2 year renewal on a +1year / + 1year basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021579-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Gail Heath
Contact Email
gail@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1275871798

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0PF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Lewsey
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

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