Tender

Catering Tender - 15 schools - Focus-Trust - Northern England

FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Focus Academy Trust (UK) Ltd has initiated an active tender process titled "Catering Tender - 15 schools - Focus-Trust - Northern England". This tender is for the provisioning of school meals across 15 schools in Northern England, categorized under "School catering services" (CPV code 55524000) and falling within the services industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with contract documentation released on 25th February 2025, site visits scheduled for the week commencing 17th March 2025, and tender submissions due by 22nd April 2025 at noon. Key deadlines also include presentations by shortlisted companies on 9th May 2025 and the contract commencement on 1st August 2025. The procurement method is open procedure, and interested suppliers can submit their tenders via electronic submission.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in catering services, especially those with experience in educational settings. With lots available in Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, suppliers can bid on up to two lots, providing a substantial market entry or expansion potential. Businesses that are capable of meeting the trust’s detailed service requirements, and who can demonstrate strong performance and reliability, will be well-suited for this tender. The option to extend the contract for an additional two years based on performance further enhances the long-term business prospects for successful vendors.

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Notice Title

Catering Tender - 15 schools - Focus-Trust - Northern England

Notice Description

Catering Tender for the provision of school meals, across 15 schools within Focus-Trust. Tender Timetable PQQ for completion and return - 7.3.25 - Please contact fergus.small@scrutiny-outsourcing.ltd.uk for the PQQ documentation. Contract documentation released - 25.2.25 Site Visits - W/C 17.3.25 Tender Submissions - 22.4.25 (noon) Presentations by shortlisted companies - 9.5.25 Contract commences 1.8.25

Lot Information

Greater Manchester

Catering service

Renewal: An option to extend for a further 2 years, (1+1) after the initial three years dependant upon performance and Trust Board decision.

Yorkshire

Catering Service

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years (1+1) after the initial three years subject to performance and Trust Board decision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004738-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 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
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Contact Name
Fergus Small
Contact Email
fergus.small@scrutiny-outsourcing.ltd.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL9 9RH
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Chadderton South
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

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