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Synergy Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Synergy Multi Academy Trust

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23 Jul 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Synergy Multi Academy Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering services across eleven primary schools located in rural Mid and North Norfolk. This contract, valued at GBP 5,000,000, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV Code: 55524000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 23 August 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2025 and continue until 31 December 2029, with a potential extension available for an additional two years. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and the contracting authority will invite between five to ten suppliers to the tender stage based on set selection criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for economic operators, particularly those specialising in educational catering services. The primary aim is to unify the catering services under a single specialist provider, enhancing the quality and consistency of meals and support across the schools. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, inclusive catering services that can meet the diverse needs of rural primary schools. Businesses with a strong track record in the education sector, especially those experienced in managing large-scale catering contracts, will be well-suited to compete for this tender. The engagement promises potential growth for the successful bidder through economies of scale and a stable, multi-year contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synergy Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for the eleven Primary schools within the Synergy Multi Academic Trust, all situated in rural Mid and North Norfolk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Synergy Multi Academy Trust (SMAT) works collaboratively across its schools, bringing a high quality of inclusive education to all. We are ambitious for our young people and believe they should come away from our Trust not only with the best qualifications possible to reach their ambitions in life, but with enquiring and open minds. The trust recognises that rural schools are an important part of the education eco-system and that they play a central role in their local communities. Rural schools are special places, and the Trust is excited to nurture and enable thriving and vibrant education opportunities to all our young people. Young people deserve an excellent education, and the Trust believe in the success of every child. Current catering service annual turnover for the eleven schools in scope is estimated to be around PS1million per annum. Catering is currently provided by two service providers and the on-site teams are generally highly regarded by school stakeholders and are seen as a key contributor to the day-to-day functionality of the schools. The contract is likely to be for an initial 3-year term with the opportunity to extend by mutual agreement for a further two years (3+1+1). The principle aim of this process will be to realise the benefits of a single specialist service provider. This Is a key strategic project for catering that will bundle catering services of primaries of varying size, that is designed to attract in-form education sector caterers to make confident and commercially attractive bids. This Intention of the process is to bring the trust's Primary School catering services under one service provider - with the objective to achieve a higher consistent level of quality in each school and an improved level of off-site support and communication than is currently being achieved by the mix of service providers. Please see SQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0483cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2024
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
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
Synergy Multi Academy Trust
Additional Buyers

Antingham and Southrepps Primary School

Astley Primary School

Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Corpusty Primary School

Cromer Junior School

Fakenham Infant School

Fakenham Junior School

Foulsham Primary School

Gresham Village School

Mattishall Primary School

Reepham Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR10 4JT
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Reepham
Westminster Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

Further Information

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