Tender

Odyssey Collaborative Trust

ACE ADVICE LTD

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Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

ACE Advice Ltd, a body governed by public law, is overseeing a tender for providing school catering services on behalf of Odyssey Collaborative Trust (OCT). The contract, valued at £1.8 million, aims to procure a single innovative caterer to supply healthy meals across all seven schools under the trust. OCT seeks an experienced caterer with primary school expertise who can secure Admitted Body Status for the local government pension scheme. This procurement is managed under the Light Touch Regime using a Restricted Procedure. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including a submission deadline of 27th September 2024 and a subsequent invitation date for the second stage set for 14th October 2024. The contract duration is set for 1,080 days with the potential for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, especially those specialising in primary school meal services and holding or capable of obtaining Admitted Body Status. The contract offers a substantial and steady source of revenue with a long-term commitment and potential extensions. It is well-suited for innovative caterers who can meet health standards and provide diverse meal options. Businesses with strong capabilities in cost management and adherence to contractual obligations can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the education sector. Electronic and written submissions are required, ensuring that the process is accessible and manageable for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Odyssey Collaborative Trust

Notice Description

Odyssey Collaborative Trust (OCT) are tendering their catering service for all seven schools in The Trust. It is intended that OCT will have one central catering contract with its chosen supplier. The successful bidder will be appointed to provide catering services to all seven schools in The Trust. OCT are looking for an innovative catering supplier with primary school experience to provide a wide range of healthy school compliant meals. This tender is being managed under The Light Touch Regime

Lot Information

Lot 1

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is looking to appoint a single catering contractor to manage all schools in The Trust. It is a requirement that the chosen caterer has or can obtain Admitted Body Status into the local government pension scheme.

Renewal: Two x 12 Month Extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025976-2024
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 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
ACE ADVICE LTD
Contact Name
Dave Croshaw
Contact Email
dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7765062169

Buyer Location

Locality
OSWESTRY
Postcode
SY10 8EN
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Llanymynech
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

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