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Preston Hedges Trust - Catering Services Tender

PRESTON HEDGES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 09:19

Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Preston Hedges Trust has recently awarded a contract for school catering services, encompassing areas within Leicestershire, Rutland, and Northamptonshire. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,905,020 GBP, was awarded to Cater Link Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 6th March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 7th April 2025. The contract duration is three years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. This procurement aimed to provide comprehensive catering services including breakfast, morning break, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements, in compliance with TUPE regulations, thereby ensuring the transfer of existing staff to the new provider.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to engage in a substantial and long-term contract within the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, although selection will be based on specific criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compliant, and innovative catering solutions will find this contract conducive to growth, as it offers stability and the potential for extension. The tender process anticipates selecting between five to ten qualified suppliers through a competitive selection process, ensuring that only those meeting high standards will proceed to the next stage.

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Notice Title

Preston Hedges Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Preston Hedges Trust offers the very best opportunities to all pupils, throughout each of their schools. The Trust's highly skilled, energetic and creative teaching Staff make sure that they constantly drive forward standards and deliver continuous School improvement across all Schools - regardless of where they are on their individual journey. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 07 April 2025. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/7D58N2N2WX

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015781-2025
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
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
£1,905,020 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,905,100 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,905,020 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 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
PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6BU
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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