--- title: "The Mead Educational Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2022-07-11" --- # The Mead Educational Trust Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38dd4c56-147a-4781-ac0b-567ee6d0a605.json) ## Summary The Mead Educational Trust, located in Leicester and Leicestershire, is seeking contractors to provide quality catering services for its educational academies. This procurement process, which is currently at the award stage, involves two Lots: Lot 1 for secondary schools and Lot 2 for primary schools. The contract will commence on 1st August 2022 and will be active for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is £6,500,000, and the procurement method employed is selective, under a restricted procedure. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 1st March 2022 and presentations scheduled for 31st March 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food services sector, particularly those specialising in school catering services. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in managing both secondary and primary school catering needs are encouraged to participate, especially those familiar with the requirements of academic institutions. Given the option for new schools to join the contract, there is potential for ongoing business development beyond the initial contract term. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly welcome to engage in this competitive process. ## Notice The Mead Educational Trust currently has thirteen member academies - five secondary and eight primaries all in Leicester and Leicestershire.The Trust are looking for potential contractors to demonstrate their relevant experience and expertise to manage quality catering services for its secondary and primary academies from August 2022 with a 3 year contract and the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. New schools joining the Trust may join the contract(s) during the contract term.The tender is being split into two Lots - Lot 1 Secondaries and Lot 2 Primaries.The financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed annual cost/return model.Lot 2 will be on a fixed price per meal modelThe Trust values the individuality of all member academies and expects bidders to demonstrate a sound appreciation of this in their tender submissions and in any proposed initiatives.The SQ documentation can be downloaded from the link in 1.1Indicative timetable27th January 2022 -ITT commences31st January 2022 - Tender Meeting(Online)3rd & 4th February 2022 - Site Visits1st March 2022 - Tender submission deadline31st March 2022 - Presentations1st August 2022 - Contract Comencement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6372821-6c64-4170-aa29-4f2402ecfd0d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,350,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6372821-6c64-4170-aa29-4f2402ecfd0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6372821-6c64-4170-aa29-4f2402ecfd0d 11th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL164731 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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