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Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at Learn Academies Trust

LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST

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Award

09 Jan 2025 at 09:00

Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Learn Academies Trust has issued an invitation to tender for a framework agreement aimed at managing catering services across its 19 primary schools. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender process follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage. After careful evaluation, the contract, valued at £1,328,793.89, has been awarded to Miquill Catering Limited. Key dates include the tender's publication on 23rd September 2024, with a submission deadline set for 4th November 2024. The contract was subsequently signed on 10th December 2024, and it encompasses regions within the UKF2 locality.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in catering services for educational institutions. With a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative, and nutritionally balanced meals, the selected business is expected to provide a competitive and customer-focused service. Companies that possess strong management capabilities, creative marketing strategies, and the ability to operate cost-effectively while ensuring minimal involvement from the Trust’s management team are well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the potential for a long-term relationship through contract extensions allows for further investment and development, making it an attractive venture for well-established catering firms.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at Learn Academies Trust

Notice Description

The Learn Academies Trust have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - Lubenham CofE Primary School Husbands Bosworth CofE Primary School Saints Andrews (North Kilworth) CofE Primary School South Kilworth CofE Primary School Market Harborough CofE Primary School Meadowdale Primary School Ridgeway Primary Academy Great Bowden Primary Academy Church Langton CofE Primary School Houghton-on-the-Hill CofE Primary School Queniborough CofE Primary School Thrussington CofE Primary School Scalford CofE Primary School Bottesford CofE Primary School Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Richard Hill CofE Primary School Red Hill Field Primary School Blaby Stokes CofE Primary School All Saints CofE Primary School Learn Academies Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering services for 19 Primary Schools. Evaluation of ITT response (19 questions), weighted scoring of 26 bespoke criteria, 60/40 cost & quality

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2x 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049cef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,328,793 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 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
LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Louise Bullman
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com, vlingley@learnat.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 8PL
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Harborough
Electoral Ward
Lubenham
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIQUILL CATERING

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