--- title: "Cidari MAT Framework Catering Tender 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CIDARI MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2022-02-09" --- # Cidari MAT Framework Catering Tender 2022 Buyer: CIDARI MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35005abb-80cb-485b-956f-bbd68c17c0ff.json) ## Summary The tender titled "Cidari MAT Framework Catering Tender 2022" is initiated by Cidari Multi Academy Trust (MAT), located in Blackburn, North West England. The procurement, classified under school catering services, is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 10 March 2022. The objective is to establish a multi-supplier framework to provide catering services across initially nine schools, with potential for additional schools to utilise the contract as needed. The contract is expected to commence in September 2022 and will run for a period of five years, inclusive of options to extend by two additional years. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate flexibility and value in their service delivery. Providers with experience in school catering or those who can adapt their offerings to meet the specific needs and ethos of individual schools will be well-positioned to compete. As this framework may allow for up to three caterers, there is potential for significant business growth for those able to meet the requirements outlined in the invitation to tender. ## Notice Cidari Multi Academy Trust (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 Cidari MAT to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 9 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Cidari 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 September 2022 for the 9 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Cidari MAT primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 9 schools for a contract start in September 2022. 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 April 2022. Tender responses deadline is planned for May 2022 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in May/June 2022. 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/5a458817-53e1-42b8-b42b-c84407552121 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | 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 | CIDARI MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB1 2QE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn South East | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a458817-53e1-42b8-b42b-c84407552121 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a458817-53e1-42b8-b42b-c84407552121 9th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB163715 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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