Award

Mossbourne Federation - Catering Tender

MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2025 at 11:06

Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Mossbourne Federation, a body governed by public law and associated with educational services, is seeking high-quality catering services for its academies located in Hackney and Newham. This tender process, issued on 23rd August 2024, falls under the 'School catering services' category per CPV classification 55524000. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a possible extension until March 2030. The procurement process employs a selective method through a restricted procedure. Important dates include the tender period ending on 27th September 2024, with invitations to the second stage planned for 18th October 2024. The engagement falls under the GPA, ensuring the Mossbourne Federation selects a provider that aligns well with its educational ethos and requirements for excellent service delivery across its academies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to enhance their market presence by participating in a multi-year contract with a reputable educational trust. Companies in the catering industry that can deliver fresh, locally sourced meals and exhibit innovative service enhancement ideas stand a good chance of competing. The Mossbourne Federation welcomes bids from contractors that can provide exceptional value rather than merely focusing on the lowest price. Businesses that prioritize quality, offer tailored meal plans accommodating specific student needs, and possess a collaborative approach to service delivery are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract can serve as a platform for enterprises to showcase their quality and creativity, potentially leading to long-term partnership and growth in the educational catering sector.

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Notice Title

Mossbourne Federation - Catering Tender

Notice Description

The supplier is to provide excellent catering services for 4 secondary and 3 primary schools across the Mossbourne Federation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mossbourne Federation provides the children of Hackney with a great education, from 4 - 18 years. Our Academies: 1.Mossbourne Community Academy (secondary school) 2.Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (secondary school opened in 2014) 3.Mossbourne Riverside Academy (primary school opened in 2015) 4.Mossbourne Parkside Academy (primary school opened in 2015) 5.Ortu Hassenbrook Academy (secondary school) 6.Ortu Gable Hall School (secondary school) 7.Ortu Corringham (primary school) All 7 schools listed above are participating in this tender where the Ortu Federation schools will be merging with the Mossbourne Federation on 1st October 2024. Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new cleaning contract may, at the Trust's discretion, be added to this contract. The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services to the Schools. Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new catering contract may, at the Trust's discretion, be added to this contract. The contract term being tendered is for three years 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st March 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at all of the Schools within the Trust. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year of 190 days. The Trust is keen to secure one provider to deliver catering services to all schools. The Trust requires continuity of excellence in both service delivery and management across all schools, with the bespoke requirements of each unique school taken into account and accommodated in the offer. The Trust is keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of each of the school's specific students. The Trust is proud of it's 'family ethos' and expects both a tightly managed service and a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the trust is keen to secure 'best value' from this contract and to deliver 'best value' to it's students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the services can be developed and value added, will be welcomed. The Trust seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to it's highest abilities, at all times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04937c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062470-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,128,513 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,128,513 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,654,370 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1252977017

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E5 8JY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PANTRY CATERING (UK

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