--- title: "Tudor Grange Academies Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2020-07-24" --- # Tudor Grange Academies Trust Buyer: TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c1ca653-c185-4759-a38f-b1a29ec71eb2.json) ## Summary Tudor Grange Academies Trust, located in Solihull, England, has completed a tender process for catering services valued at £10,500,000. The contract, which began on 1st August 2020 and runs until 31st July 2025, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The catering partner will manage services across all ten member academies of the Trust, which includes five secondary schools and four primary academies. The tender period concluded on 1st November 2019, and the successful supplier is Cater Link Ltd. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in managing services for educational institutions. As Tudor Grange Academies Trust is looking to develop a model for school-to-school partnerships and may possibly incorporate additional schools into this contract, suppliers that excel in providing high-quality, adaptable catering solutions are likely to be well-suited for future tenders. Businesses that can meet specific requirements such as gaining Admitted Body Status from pension authorities and providing comprehensive service delivery will be at a competitive advantage in this procurement landscape. ## Notice TGAT is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from August 2020 across all ten member academiesTudor Grange Academies Trust (TGAT) is a Trust of ten schools: five secondary, one all through academy and four primary academies. The core vision of the Trust is to develop a Multi Academy Trust of six secondary schools, all within one hour travelling distance from Solihull, and groups of primary feeder schools around the secondaries which all exploit the benefits of a model for school to school partnership.Currently the catering service for nine academies is in-house, with one primary academy-Yew Tree- being outsourced. Two of the smaller primary academies receive delivered meal services.The successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from three Pension Authorities. A bond or bonds may be required from the successful organisationAdditional schools that join the Trust may join the contract in the future, subject to due process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15613ff-2708-49a7-a186-9e786eaf32b6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3PD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CATER LINK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15613ff-2708-49a7-a186-9e786eaf32b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15613ff-2708-49a7-a186-9e786eaf32b6 24th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL160138 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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