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11 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Collaborative Education Trust is seeking to procure catering services for its four schools located in and around Solihull, West Midlands. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and involves services in the school catering industry. The estimated contract value is £3,267,500 with anticipated services commencing on 1st August 2025 and continuing until 31st July 2030. The procurement follows a restricted procedure, with a maximum of 10 suppliers proceeding to the tender stage based on specific criteria. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 21st March 2025.

This tender offers significant growth potential for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, although all submissions will be evaluated on specified criteria. The opportunity involves servicing a diverse mix of schools, ranging from a secondary school with over 1,000 pupils to primary schools with varying socio-economic profiles. Firms with a focus on healthy eating, sustainability, and providing inclusive and adaptable services will find this tender particularly suitable. The contract includes electronic ordering and payment facilities, making it a forward-thinking opportunity for innovative catering firms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Collaborative Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the four schools within The Collaborative Education Trust. The Trust consists of one Secondary and three primary schools in and around the Solihull area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the four schools within The Collaborative Education Trust. The Trust consists of one Secondary and three primary schools in and around the Solihull area. The four schools are Langley School, Oak Cottage Primary School, Coleshill Heath School, Haslucks Green Junior School. The collective vision in forming the Collaborative Education Trust is to create a family of schools who are connected by a shared belief in working in a diverse and inclusive system with a shared desire to work in partnership in the best interests of all children that attend. The annual value of the contract in total is approximately PS653,500.00 Coleshill Heath School: The total value of the contract is approximately PS142,000.00. The total number of children on roll is approximately 472 which includes pupils from reception through to year 6 as well as 89 staff members. With nursery pupils included there are currently 549 children in all. The school was newly built and opened in September 2015. Located in Chelmsley Wood, in an area of high deprivation the Free School Meal entitlement percentage is particularly high at 56%. The school is committed to providing a safe, positive and successful learning environment for every child, every day. The school values are central to their ethos and learning at Coleshill Heath School. They are lived every day of school life by everyone in the school. The values are KINDNESS, CONFIDENCE, HONESTY and COURAGE. The school most recently had an Ofsted visit in July 2021 and was rated as Good. Haslucks Green Junior School: The total value of the contract is approximately PS103,000.00 The total number of pupils on roll is 238 with 38 staff members employed on site. Haslucks Green School is a junior school for pupils from year 3 to year 6. The school is located in Shirley, opposite Shirley Park and Parkgate. Approximately 17% of pupils are entitled to a Free School Meal and as well as the lunch offering a mid-morning break provision is available. The school ethos is that every child matters and the visions and values include Happiness, Aspiration, Selflessness, Love, Understanding, Cooperation, Kindness, Self-Esteem, Global awareness, Respect, Enjoyment, Empathy and Never giving up. The school most recently had an Ofsted visit in July 2024 and was rated as Good. Langley School: The total value of the contract is approximately PS340,500.00 The total number of pupils on roll is 1,050 with 146 staff members employed on site. The school is a South Solihull secondary school based in Olton, on the border with Acocks Green. The school is positioned in a diverse community, serving both affluent and disadvantaged families along with a high number of children with SEND. Approximately 23% of pupils are eligible for a Free School Meal. The schools vision and values are to expect everyone at Langley to be "READY, RESPECTFUL and SAFE" and it encourages everyone to embody the school motto "TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE". The most recent Ofsted visit was rated as Good. Oak Cottage Primary School: The total value of the contract is approximately PS68,000.00 The total number of pupils on roll is 240 which includes 30 nursery children. The Primary school is based in south Solihull and has diverse range of children from different backgrounds on roll. The current Free School Meal entitlement is at 4.3%. As a small school, they have a family atmosphere and focus on good relationships. Healthy food and responsible eating are important to the school as well as being eco aware, with focus on reducing food waste. The most recent Ofsted report can be found at https://www.oak-cottage.solihull.sch.uk/ofsted-report/ Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/7754X35446

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dda3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004525-2025
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
£3,267,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,267,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Langley School
Additional Buyers

Coleshill Heath School

Haslucks Green Junior School

Oak Cottage Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B92 7ER
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Olton
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

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