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Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust - School Catering Services

BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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31 Jan 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) is seeking a catering partner to manage services across its 19 member academies in Birmingham and Warwickshire, starting from 1st August 2025. This procurement process falls under the category of services, specifically school catering, and has an estimated value of £5,100,000. Key dates include the submission deadline for completed SQs on 3rd March 2025, the publication of the Invitation to Tender on 5th March 2025, site visits on 11th and 12th March 2025, the tender submission deadline on 7th April 2025, and presentations on 30th April 2025. This procurement is at the tender stage and follows the Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, using a restricted procedure to ensure competition and transparency.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in school catering services. Organisations with experience in large-scale catering and the capacity to manage multiple sites simultaneously would be well-suited to compete. Given the scope and value of the contract, there is potential for substantial revenue, and the requirement for Admitted Body Status with two Pension Authorities indicates a preference for financially stable and compliant suppliers. This procurement appeals to businesses focused on the education sector, particularly those looking to expand their operations within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust - School Catering Services

Notice Description

Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT) is a West Midlands based Trust of 18 primary schools and one secondary school- located in Birmingham and Warwickshire. BDMAT is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from 1st August 2025 across all nineteen member academies Additional schools joining 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 two Pension Authorities. In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT) is a West Midlands based Trust of 18 primary schools and one secondary school- located in Birmingham and Warwickshire. BDMAT is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from 1st August 2025 across all nineteen member academies Additional schools joining the Trust may join the contract in the future, subject to due process. Submission of completed SQs - 3rd March 2025 - 10:00 am Publish Invitation to Tender - 5th March 2025 Site Visits - 11th and 12th March 2025 Deadline for tender submission - 7th April 2025 - 10:00am Presentation - 30th April 2025 Contract Start Date - 1st August 2025 SQ documenation can be downloaded from https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SQ-BDMAT-2025.docxx The successful organisation(s) will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from two Pension Authorities. In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, 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 a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003378-2025
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
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 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
BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Lucy Parkins
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7896876942

Buyer Location

Locality
-BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
-
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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