--- title: "The Albany Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ALBANY LEARNING TRUST" published: "2024-01-17" --- # The Albany Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2024 Buyer: THE ALBANY LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2de72a0c-f15a-4e7d-a5af-64ea683489a7.json) ## Summary The Albany Learning Trust has initiated a tender process for the Catering Framework for 2024. This procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services, starting in September 2024 for Albany Academy and Chorley New Road Primary Academy in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is a selective procedure, with a tender deadline planned for April 2024 and interviews expected in late May 2024. The contract will span 5 years, with the option to extend for additional periods. This tender opportunity provides a chance for catering businesses to secure contracts with The Albany Learning Trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The focus on best value approach and flexibility in service provision presents growth opportunities for companies able to align their catering services with the diverse needs of individual schools. Interested businesses should pay attention to the key dates for submitting tender responses and participating in the ensuing selection process. ## Notice The Albany 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 2 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for The Albany 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 September 2024 for the initial 2 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Albany Academy and Chorley New Road Primary Academy, with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in September 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 March 2024. Tender responses deadline is planned for April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late May 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/2bb24683-d2d5-4171-8694-ce433a33db14 | | 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 | 17 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 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 | THE ALBANY LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR7 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire | | Local authority | Chorley | | Electoral ward | Chorley South East & Heath Charnock | | Westminster constituency | Chorley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb24683-d2d5-4171-8694-ce433a33db14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb24683-d2d5-4171-8694-ce433a33db14 17th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN167596 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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