--- title: "The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-11-16" --- # The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e4d6f3-55f5-4b52-b757-2acfdec8fce5.json) ## Summary Matriculate Consulting Ltd is seeking tenders for the provision of school catering services for the Four Cs Multi-Academy Trust in Cambridgeshire. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for Supplier Questionnaires set for 20 December 2021. This contract spans several locations within the East of England and includes various school types, such as secondary and primary institutions, with a contract period starting from 1 September 2022 and lasting until 31 August 2027. The procurement method is selective, following the restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those that specialise in providing high-quality catering services to educational institutions. Potential bidders should be able to operate under different financial models, such as guaranteed cost/return and cost-plus arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a fitting opportunity for innovative and agile catering providers looking to expand their service offerings within the education sector. ## Notice The 4 Cs MAT currently has four member academies - one secondary and three primaries all in Cambridgeshire. There are also two schools due to open in September 2022.The Trust expect the catering services across its schools to be of high quality,delivering a positive dining experience to all customersThe schools that form part of this tender are :Lot 1- Secondary -Arthur Mellows Village College - 1720 students on rollLot 2 -Manor Drive Secondary (new build) - 60 in September 2022 rising to 900 and Manor Drive Secondary(new build)- 120 in September 2022 rising to 420Lot 3 - Primary - Discovery Primary Academy - 548 pupils on rollLot 4 -Primary - Fulbridge Academy -878 pupils on rollLot 5 -Primary - Hampton Vale Primary Academy-681 pupils on rollThe financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed cost/return model, with Lot 2 on a 'cost plus model with guarantees for the first year-moving to a guaranteed cost/return model from year 2 and beyond. Lots 3,4 & 5 will be on a price per meal model.Please note that the successful organisation(s) may be required to gain Admitted Body Status to Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme.The Trust is 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 the Trust are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR.Completed Supplier Questionnaires(SQ) should be sent to tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk before the published deadline. The link to the SQ can be found in 1.3 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcaf11-5402-48b5-8c9d-eb99d298f8a8 | | 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 | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcaf11-5402-48b5-8c9d-eb99d298f8a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcaf11-5402-48b5-8c9d-eb99d298f8a8 16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163139 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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