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Tudor Grange Academies Trust

Tudor Grange Academies Trust

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12 Dec 2024 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tudor Grange Academies Trust is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services across all thirteen of its member academies, with the contract set to begin in August 2025. The tender, categorised under "School catering services" (CPV 55524000), falls within the services industry and is using a restricted procedure for procurement. The Trust, a body governed by public law and located in Solihull, aims to appoint a qualified catering partner to maximise the benefits of a school-to-school partnership model within a one-hour travelling radius of Solihull. Key dates to note include the tender period closure on 17 January 2025 and the subsequent invitation date for the second stage on 30 January 2025. The procurement is aligned with the Light Touch Regime under the UK’s Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for catering service providers with experience in the education sector. The contract value is estimated at £7.5 million, and the successful bidder will manage catering services for schools ranging from primary to secondary levels, potentially extending to new schools joining the Trust. Companies skilled in comprehensive school catering and capable of handling large-scale operations, as well as meeting specific requirements such as gaining Admitted Body Status from three Pension Authorities, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's duration is set for 1,080 days with a possible extension of up to two years, offering a stable and potentially long-term business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tudor Grange Academies Trust

Notice Description

Tudor Grange Academies Trust is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from August 2025 across all thirteen member academies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TGAT is a Trust of thirteen schools: five secondary, one all through academy and seven primary academies. The core vision of the Trust is to develop a Multi Academy Trust of secondary schools, all within one hour travelling distance from Solihull, and groups of primary feeder schools around the secondaries which all exploit the benefits of a model for school to school partnership. Tudor Grange Academies Trust is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from August 2025 across all thirteen member academies Additional schools that join the Trust may join the contract in the future, subject to due process. The successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from three Pension Authorities. A bond or bonds may be required from the successful organisation. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or as may be amended.

Renewal: Up to two further years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040069-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tudor Grange Academies Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-SOLIHULL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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