Tender

St Chad's Academies Trust Tender for Catering Services

ST CHADS ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

St Chad's Academies Trust is currently at the tender stage for the provision of catering services to 11 primary schools within its network. The Trust, which operates within the Staffordshire, Shropshire, and West Midlands regions, is seeking a capable contractor to enhance its catering services and dining experience for both staff and students. The contract, commencing on 1st August, will initially run for three years with options to extend for an additional two years based on performance. Interested parties must submit their applications by 17th January 2025 at 10:00 AM, highlighting their experience and financial stability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the catering sector, particularly those experienced in the education field. Potential contractors will benefit from fostering a partnership with the Trust, providing services to a substantial number of schools and potentially investing in facility upgrades. Companies with a robust history of at least three years, demonstrated expertise in school catering, and the ability to offer innovative solutions will be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method, utilising restricted procedures, ensures that only qualified candidates with proven performance will be considered, providing a solid foundation for business growth.

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Notice Title

St Chad's Academies Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

To supply catering services for 11 primary schools in the St Chad's Academies Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

St Chad's Academies Trust was established in 2013 and has now expanded to 19 academies located over 7 local authorities operating within the Diocese of Lichfield. The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide catering services to 11 of its primary schools in the Staffordshire/Shropshire/West Midlands regions. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). The Trust is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the Trust and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040643-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST CHADS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1691664234

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6HX
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire, TLG24 Staffordshire CC, TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

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