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University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

University Schools Trust

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06 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Schools Trust (UST) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for school catering services. With a contract value of £5,989,955, this tender is classified under the "School catering services" industry category. The contract will cover their 4 schools in London, UK, from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the potential to extend for two additional years. The Trust aims to appoint a single contractor to centralise their catering model, ensuring that pupils receive nutritious food while optimising operational efficiencies. The restricted procedure method will be used, with an end date for tender submissions set for 14th March 2025. This procurement is regulated under EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU and allows for variant bids alongside conforming ones.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in delivering high-quality, innovative catering solutions. Companies that can provide value for money, ensure sustainability, and offer inward capital investment for necessary equipment will find this an excellent opportunity for business growth. The contract encourages suppliers to challenge current practices and contribute to the Trust's vision of achieving excellence through collaboration and transformational education. As the University Schools Trust continues to expand, there is potential for long-term partnerships for the successful contractor in the thriving educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with University Schools Trust for the duration of this contract. The intention is the contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. As an organisation we encourage our specialist partners to challenge our approach to innovation and investment whilst also considering decarbonisation. The Trust would therefore welcome consideration of inward capital investment as part of the Contractor's tender submission, where some elements of equipment or due to reach end of lifecycle. Vision and Values Our overriding purpose as a Multi-Academy Trust is driven by our vision and values. Vision: Where collaboration breeds transformation Guided by and working with our Trust Partners. The Trust is a family of inclusive schools where collaborative partnerships deliver a transformational education which empowers our pupils and the communities, they come from to realise their full potential. A culture of high expectations nurtures a drive to achieve excellence and to take ownership of future academic and vocational learning paths in order to equip our pupils as global citizens and inspire their communities. Values: The UST Guarantee Achieving Excellence through Transformational Education that Empowers Communities. Achieving Excellence The Trust inspires each member of our learning community to be ambitious, to realise their potential and to succeed academically and vocationally. Transformational Education The Trust ensures that the dynamic curricula and pastoral offers of our schools are enriched by the civic leadership and research from our university, public and private Trust partners. See SQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003943-2025
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
£5,989,955 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,989,955 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
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
University Schools Trust
Additional Buyers

Cyril Jackson Primary School

Royal Greenwich Trust School

Sir William Burrough School

St Pauls Way

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 8AQ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Limehouse
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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