--- title: "Oak Trees MAT Framework Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OAK TREES MAT" published: "2022-12-23" --- # Oak Trees MAT Framework Catering Tender Buyer: OAK TREES MAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10894c96-5d3e-40bf-99c1-c4f6c6b99491.json) ## Summary The Oak Trees MAT, located in Wirral, England, is seeking providers for a catering services framework to be implemented from May 2023, involving up to 6 schools. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure, with the deadline for tender responses set for early March 2023. The contract is planned for a 5-year period, with the possibility to extend for an additional 2 years. This tender by Oak Trees MAT for catering services offers an opportunity for businesses to secure contracts within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in catering services and can demonstrate a best value approach are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes a selective bidding process, inviting prospective caterers to submit their proposals by early March 2023, with interviews scheduled for late March 2023. ## Notice The Oak Trees MAT are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable Oak Trees MAT to source catering services for its schools.There are initially up to 6 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Oak Trees MAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in May 2023 for up to 6 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Oak Trees MAT schools with full tender costings and proposals for up to 6 schools for a contract start in May 2023. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early February 2023. Tender responses deadline is planned as early-March 2023 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late-March 2023. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c64eb0a-2216-4766-a22d-c399817397ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 May 2023 - 7 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OAK TREES MAT | | Locality | WIRRAL | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH63 3HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Clatterbridge | | Westminster constituency | Wirral West | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c64eb0a-2216-4766-a22d-c399817397ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c64eb0a-2216-4766-a22d-c399817397ab 23rd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC165752 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.rpj3group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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