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Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - Catering Services Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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Award

23 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company (MAC), located in Coventry, is overseeing a completed procurement for catering services, with a contract awarded to abm Catering Limited. This selective tendering, part of a restricted procedure under CELEX: 32014L0024, was primarily for school catering services, encompassing breakfast, morning breaks, lunches, hospitality, and free issue requirements across their seven schools. The procurement, classified under CPV 55524000, concluded with a contract valued at £3,872,850, effective from 1st August 2025, and spans three years with the possibility of extending for up to two additional years. The process commenced on 27th May 2025, employing criteria focused on price. The procurement was managed under the legal framework of the GPA and ensured adherence to TUPE regulations, given the transfer of existing catering staff.

This catering services contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food services and hospitality sector to demonstrate their capability to manage large-scale catering operations within educational settings. It is particularly suitable for well-established suppliers who can efficiently meet the service scale and compliance requirements, such as adherence to TUPE regulations concerning staffing. Businesses with expertise in school environments, competent in offering nutritious and diverse meal options, and capable of sustaining high service standards over the contract duration will find this procurement favorable. With a total of eight bids received, including all electronic submissions, the competition allows for SMEs to engage in similar opportunities, highlighting the potential for growth in the educational catering market segment. The bidding process facilitated by the restrictive procedural approach ensures that only qualified parties would proceed, thereby enhancing competitive fairness and quality delivery potential.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The MAC 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

Holy Cross Catholic MAC was formed in September 2019, when 5 catholic primary and 2 catholic secondary Schools in Coventry joined together. The Holy Cross Catholic MAC has over 4,000 pupils and employs over 450 staff across their seven Schools - all of which are very popular and highly successful. The MAC 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 01 August 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/MUYQ299B9M

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042439-2025
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
£3,872,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,872,850 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,872,850 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 3BL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

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