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Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender

SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST

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16 Jul 2024 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scholars' Education Trust has issued a tender titled "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender" within the services category. The Trust is seeking catering services for five schools, including secondary and primary schools, with contract start dates ranging from April to September 2025 in different locations such as Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 10th September 2024 for the selective procurement method utilising a restricted procedure.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for catering companies interested in school catering services. The Trust requires suppliers to bid for all five schools and allows schools to choose their preferred provider from the shortlisted companies. Businesses with experience in catering services for educational institutions and a capacity to serve multiple locations concurrently would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Trust is putting the catering contracts in five of its schools out to tender: 3 secondary schools and 2 primary schools. When submitting your SQ response you must bid for all the schools, but the schools will be able to select their preferred company from those shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

The Highfield School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group As at 11th July 2024 Year 7 178 Year 8 175 Year 9 172 Year 10 177 Year 11 167 Sixth Form 130 Total 999 Current contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools.

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Longdean School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 240 Year 8 241 Year 9 242 Year 10 240 Year 11 241 Sixth Form 233 Total 1,437 Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 1,412 GBP (Breakfast) 90,324 (Break and Lunch) 4,663 GBP (Sixth Form) Pupil Paid Meal Sales 1,397 GBP (Breakfast) 102,912 (Break) 176,873 (Lunch) 25,029 (Sixth Form) Staff Duty Meal Sales 5,217 GBP Staff Cash Sales 4,890 GBP Hospitality Sales 17,065 GBP Current Contractor: Innovate There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools.

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance

Sir John Lawes School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group As of 11th July 2024 Year 7 211 Year 8 209 Year 9 193 Year 10 192 Year 11 200 Sixth Form 335 Total 1,340 Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 31,722 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 442,301 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales 3,319 GBP Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales 14,334 GBP Current Contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools.

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance

Chaulden Infant & Junior School

Pupil Numbers: Nursery 18 KS1 104 KS2 135 Total 257 Current Contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools.

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance

Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Pupil Numbers: Nursery and Reception 28 and 59 KS1 120 KS2 121 Total 328 Current Contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools.

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021875-2024
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
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Louisa Earley
Contact Email
l.earley@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 727734420

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 5AF
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Hill End
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

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