Summary of the contracting process

Aletheia Academies Trust is currently in the tender stage for a comprehensive catering service across its twelve academies located in Kent, including eleven primary schools, one nursery, and one all-through school. The procurement, titled "PP-10125 Aletheia Academies Trust Catering," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000) and has a total estimated value of £4,500,000 GBP. The contract is set to run for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extending it for two additional one-year terms. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 January 2025, with the contract award anticipated to start shortly thereafter. This open procedure aims to find innovative and efficient solutions for the Trust’s growing student population, which expects significant growth by 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services to expand their operations and showcase their capabilities in providing high-quality, nutritious meals for educational institutions. The successful bidder will be responsible for the complete catering function, including staff management, supply of foodstuffs, and compliance with government nutritional standards. Companies that can offer flexible, innovative solutions and adapt to the expected growth and evolving needs of the Trust’s schools will find this an excellent opportunity to grow their business and establish a long-term partnership with a reputable educational trust.

Tender

PP-10125 Aletheia Academies Trust Catering

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

27th November 2024 12:40:36 PM

Tender Deadline

6th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 11 days remaining
Contract Summary

Aletheia Academies Trust consists of twelve academies including eleven Primary schools, one Nursery and one All-Through School in Kent. The catering service across Aletheia Academies Trust may require a new approach. Currently the catering is carried out via the model in Attachment 5, but the Trust are interested to see whether improvements can be found that are in the best interest of all the schools and offer best value. The Trust are open to finding new innovative ideas to make the catering service more efficient, better quality and more cost effective. At the sole discretion of the Trust any future schools that the Trust may incorporate into the Trust will also be added to the contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the end same end date of the initial contract.The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one year periods.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c067

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

55524000

CPV Division(s)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
Awarding Authority

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

Buyer Name

Miranda Farland

Buyer Email

miranda.farland@place-group.com

Buyer Phone

+44 8452577050

Buyer Address

Meadow Road

Gravesend

DA11 7LS

United Kingdom

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PP-10125 Aletheia Academies Trust Catering

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

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