Tender

Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services

FOUR CS MAT

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Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Four Cs Multi Academy Trust (MAT), located in Peterborough, has issued a tender for school catering services across six schools within the Trust. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, as of 3rd February 2025, with submissions due by 14th March 2025. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services as per CPV classification 55524000. The contract will be divided into five lots covering various schools: Arthur Mellows Village College, Manor Drive Secondary and Primary Schools, Hampton Vale Primary Academy, Discovery Primary Academy, and Fulbridge Academy. The contracting process will adhere to the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and is executed via a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational catering services. Vendors can bid for multiple lots, potentially covering several schools, thus enhancing their market presence within the educational sector. Well-suited businesses are those with experience in large-scale catering, the capability to manage multiple kitchen facilities, and a commitment to maintaining high food quality and safety standards. By winning one or more lots, businesses can foster relationships within the expanding network of the Four Cs MAT, secure long-term contracts of up to three years initially, with a potential extension of two additional years, ensuring sustained revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services

Notice Description

The Four C's Academy Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in and around Peterborough. This tender is for the catering services at six schools. Currently there are four primary schools and two secondary schools in the Trust catering contract. The Trust may expand over the life of the contract, adding additional schools to the scope. The Trust anticipates offering the catering contract in a number of Lots, which may result in more than one catering contract being awarded. Lot 1 - Arthur Mellows Village College, Secondary Lot 2 - Manor Drive Secondary School and Manor Drive Primary School. These schools share a single premises, however there are two separate kitchens and dining rooms. Lot 3 - Hampton Vale Primary Academy Lot 4 - Discovery Primary Academy Lot 5 - Fulbridge Academy, Primary In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, this procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR)

Lot Information

Arthur Mellows Village College, Secondary

Arthur Mellows Village College, Secondary

Renewal: Up to a further two years

Manor Drive Primary School and Manor Drive Secondary School

Manor Drive Primary School and Manor Drive Secondary School

Renewal: Up to a further two years

Hampton Vale Primary Academy

Hampton Vale Primary Academy

Renewal: up to a further two years

Discovery Primary Academy

Discovery Primary Academy

Renewal: up to a further two years

Fulbridge Academy

Fulbridge Academy

Renewal: up to a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003467-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 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
FOUR CS MAT
Contact Name
Ian Henderson
Contact Email
tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7833265675

Buyer Location

Locality
-PETERBOROUGH
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
Not specified

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

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