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EPT-39982 - Cumbria Education Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case001979

CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST

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08 Aug 2024 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Education Trust has completed the procurement process for catering services under the contract titled "EPT-39982 – Cumbria Education Trust – Lot 1 – Catering Services – Case001979." This procurement falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services and involves service provision across multiple schools within the Cumbria region of the UK. The project aims to provide nutritious and culturally appropriate meals with an emphasis on sustainability and staff welfare. The procurement method was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated through an established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Key dates include the contract's award date on 18th June 2024.

This tender creates various opportunities for businesses, especially those in the catering and food service industry, looking to expand their operations or gain a foothold in the educational sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded contractor Aspens Services Ltd, can benefit from the stable and potentially long-term nature of this contract, which initially spans 36 months with the option for two 12-month extensions. Businesses that specialise in delivering high-quality, value-for-money food offerings, and sustainable service delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

EPT-39982 - Cumbria Education Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case001979

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of catering services to Cumbria Education Trust and will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. The requirements shall apply to all aspects of Service provision, including, but not limited to Catering Services prepared and delivered on site, Catering Services prepared off site and transported onto site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This process is required to: * An open, collaborate partnership between the schools and the provider. * Meals served to pupils are appealing, nutritious, well-cooked and culturally appropriate. * Meals are which off excellent value for money * Meals are prepared by a motivated, valued and well trained workforce. * Catering staff are paid the National Living Wage * Schools, pupils and parents are regularly consulted on the menu and service. * Increase school meal uptake. * Food waste is kept to a minimum. * Special diets and allergies are well catered for. * School food quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to headteachers and the Trust. * Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Catering across the Multi Academy Company. * Address the challenge of differing suppliers and end dates seeking one supplier with co-terminus date for this contract * Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools * Ensure there is a uniform pricing model which promotes equity * Priority for ensuring each school has a high quality, reliable and feasible service for all students and staff members regardless of site visited

Options: Contract length 36 months with the option to extend for 12 months + 12 months

Procurement Information

This is an award notice for a further competition issued under an established DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025123-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,485,256 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 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
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA8 1AR
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Brampton
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

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