--- title: "The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RPJ3 GROUP" published: "2023-12-04" --- # The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024 Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fe858ea-dbc4-4542-93ef-e9f1e0575799.json) ## Summary The RPJ3 Group, operating within the North West region of the United Kingdom, has published a tender titled "The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024". This procurement process seeks providers for a multi-supplier catering framework to serve multiple schools, with an initial contract period starting in July 2024 and extending up to 5 years. The deadline for tender responses is scheduled for April 2024. The procurement method for this opportunity is a selective procedure. This catering framework tender by The Learning Trust presents an opportunity for catering businesses to secure contracts for school catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. Businesses interested in providing flexible and cost-effective catering solutions to schools in the education sector should consider competing in this procurement process, which is currently in the planning stage. ## Notice The Learning Trust 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 the trust to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 4 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for The Learning Trust 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 July 2024 for the initial 4 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Christleton High School, Queens Park High School, Chester International School and Belgrave Primary School, with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in July 2024. 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 February 2024. Tender responses deadline is planned for April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2024. 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/e4bd56f3-4f09-494a-9c73-9b840ec4197b | | 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 | 4 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 | | 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 | RPJ3 GROUP | | Locality | WIRRAL | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH46 3SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Leasowe and Moreton East | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2023 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bd56f3-4f09-494a-9c73-9b840ec4197b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bd56f3-4f09-494a-9c73-9b840ec4197b 4th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC167441 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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