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OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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22 Jan 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

OAK Multi Academy Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of an outsourced catering service, with the tender identified as "OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE" under the CPV code 55520000 (Catering services). This tender falls within the ‘services’ procurement category. The contract will cover multiple schools within the Trust located in Leicester, specifically Overdale Infant School, Woodland Grange Primary School, Brookside Primary School, Manor High School, Overdale Junior School, and includes catering for nursery provision for some schools. The current stage of the procurement is ‘planning’ with the future notice date set for 29 January 2025. The value of the contract is estimated to be £3,000,000 and it will be structured as a 3-year agreement with two potential 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses to expand their services and secure a long-term partnership with a reputable education trust. Ideal candidates for this contract would include experienced catering service providers with a strong track record of working in educational settings, capable of managing large-scale food service operations. Additionally, businesses should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service, value for money, and alignment with the Trust’s vision and ethos. Organisations that can effectively manage the transfer of existing staff under TUPE regulations and operate with transparency and continuous improvement will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Catering services will be required to all Trust schools which comprise of 4 primaries and one secondary. Contractors shall note that the catering service will include nursery provision for the following school sites: a. Overdale Infant School b. Woodland Grange Primary School. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. b. fully utilise the benefits, from a centralised strategy and approach for both parties, continually improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. operate a standard approach across primary and secondary schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). The sites included in this tender opportunity are given below: Brookside Primary School Manor High School Overdale Infant School Overdale Junior School Woodland Grange Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002103-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@oaktrust.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE2 4FU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Oadby and Wigston
Electoral Ward
Oadby Uplands
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

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