Tender

PP-10150 Forward as One CofE MAT Catering

FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Jul 2025 at 10:34

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

25 Mar 2025 at 16:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, located in Bolton, aimed to secure catering services for five primary schools within the Trust. With a budgeted potential contract value of £1,520,000 over five years, this procurement fell under the service category with a focus on school catering services. The initial tender was active, following an open procurement method, and important timelines included an enquiry period ending on 17th April 2025, a submission deadline on 24th April 2025, and an award period concluding by 26th May 2025. Despite being active, the process was eventually cancelled on 17th July 2025 as the received tenders were considered unviable, prompting the Trust to consider readjusting the requirements for future procurement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and facilities management, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale school meal provisions. Organisations experienced in delivering quality and competitive pricing in the school catering sector could find significant business growth potential here. Such an opportunity emphasises quality evaluation heavily, accounting for 60% of the assessment criteria, alongside price. Businesses aiming for expansion in educational catering, with expertise in meeting regulatory and quality standards, will be well-suited to compete when the Trust revises and reopens the procurement requirements. The contract's potential for extension beyond the initial three years adds an incentive for firms aiming for long-term engagement and investment return.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP-10150 Forward as One CofE MAT Catering

Notice Description

Forward As One CofE MAT are a non-profit making educational charity. Their charitable purpose is the advancement of education for public benefit. Their work is rooted in the Christian values of service, justice, faith, grace and love. Their requirement is for catering services for 5 primary schools within the Trust. Please note that some staff involved in this contract/project are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. The estimated contract value for this contract over the full potential 5-year period is PS1,520,000. (excluding VAT).

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

PLACE GROUP LTD

Contact Name
Valentina Cristea
Contact Email
kelll@fa1.uk, valentina.cristea@place-group.com
Contact Phone
+448452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 8QA
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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