--- title: "Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER" published: "2024-06-28" --- # Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender Buyer: BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Primary Cluster is seeking a catering supplier for several schools in Birmingham. The contract covers all catering services, including hospitality, with a total annual contract value of £453,000. The contract is initially for three years, starting on January 1, 2025, with a possible extension. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and the tender deadline is August 2, 2024. The procurement offers opportunities for experienced education catering contractors to provide healthy, balanced foodservice options and innovative menus in line with current food trends. Businesses suited for this tender include catering companies experienced in serving schools with varying needs and multiple academy trusts. The successful contractor must have the capacity to operate efficiently within Birmingham to deliver high-quality catering services. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand into the education catering sector and provide wholesome, healthy meal options based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: LOT 1: St Mary's CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham LOT 2:St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham St Johns & St Peters CofE Academy, Birmingham LOT 3: St Laurence Church Junior school, Birmingham The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 January 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Please note, as a Lotted tender, each Lot has the option to award their contract individually. However, it is the intention of the Cluster to maximise on economies of scale gained by a collaborative procurement venture and awarding to a single contractor, or minimal contractors. The total annual contract value is PS453,000. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements and Multi Academy Trust. Furthermore, it will be beneficial that the successful contractor has experience (and suitable capacity) to mobile multiple Schools successfully, in a short period of time. As a result, the successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Birmingham, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process; 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced foodservice that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Please note, each School must be able to tailor their menu to ensure maximum uptake at their School, thus aiding the financial performance of the account. 3.Offeri ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c941c-79c5-4f92-b7fa-7f311de5745b | | 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 | 28 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,265,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B20 2RW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Handsworth | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Perry Barr | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2024 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c941c-79c5-4f92-b7fa-7f311de5745b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c941c-79c5-4f92-b7fa-7f311de5745b 28th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./825KU2QF5B Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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