--- title: "Rutland Learning Trust - School Meals Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-01-25" --- # Rutland Learning Trust - School Meals Service Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-355a9c63-e95c-4691-a2f3-83e6716a28f8.json) ## Summary The Matriculate Consulting Ltd is overseeing a procurement process titled "Rutland Learning Trust - School Meals Service," aimed at supplying catering services to 12 primary schools and 1 special school in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 5th March 2021. The services are classified under the CPV code for school meals and school catering services, and the total estimated value of the contract is £2,250,000, running from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on the education and catering sectors, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale school meal services. Companies with the capability to serve approximately 1,750 pupils and demonstrate substantial experience in this industry will find this procurement process aligns well with their offerings. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, this procurement could facilitate growth for local caterers looking to expand their contracts with educational institutions. ## Notice The Rutland Learning Trust, Oakham CofE Primary and The Parks School are running a joint procurement process. The Schools are voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore they are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. They are looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services for 1750 pupils across 12 primary schools and 1 special school with effect from 1st August 2021 All the schools have their own kitchen - with the exception of The Parks School (which is on the same site as Oakham Primary) Annual turnover is approximately 475,000 GBP Catering services are currently provided by three caterers. The following schools are included in this tender exercise The Rutland Learning Trust: -Ketton CofE Primary -St Nicholas CE Primary -Whissenden CE Primary -Langham CE Primary -Exton and Greetham CE Primary School -Cottesmore Academy -Uppingham CofE Primary* -Great Casterton -Glapthorn CE Primary -Polebrook CE Primary -Empingham CE Primary Oakham CofE Primary and The Parks School *Uppingham CofE Primary will join the contract on 1st August 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d42b2bb-808b-4a98-8ba2-9dbe473fd58b | | 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 | 25 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | 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 | MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN5 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Purton | | Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d42b2bb-808b-4a98-8ba2-9dbe473fd58b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d42b2bb-808b-4a98-8ba2-9dbe473fd58b 25th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN161271 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.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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