--- title: "The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) Catering Framework Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP)" published: "2021-10-12" --- # The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) Catering Framework Tender Buyer: THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e.json) ## Summary The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) is currently conducting the "TTLP Catering Framework Tender" aimed at sourcing catering services for its schools across the North West of England. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with the anticipated contract start date for four schools set for April 2022, and for an additional school in April 2023. The tender period is scheduled to close on 11 November 2021, indicating a pressing timeline for interested suppliers. TTLP intends to establish a multi-supplier framework with the potential involvement of 1 to 3 catering service providers, focusing on delivering quality services that meet individual school needs within the competitive framework of restricted procedure procurement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in school catering services. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to delivering value are well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this framework aims to accommodate diverse providers, potentially leading to increased market presence and growth within the education sector's catering services. ## Notice The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) 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 TTLP to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 5 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for TTLP 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 April 2022 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. Please note that this process covers all catering services within TTLP primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 5 schools for a contract start in April 2022 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. 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 late November 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as late-December 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-January 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/b3c502a7-4b91-4407-8e59-74cf00fd8b16 | | 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 | 12 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 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 | THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP) | | Locality | POYNTON, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK12 1PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | | Westminster constituency | Macclesfield | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c502a7-4b91-4407-8e59-74cf00fd8b16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c502a7-4b91-4407-8e59-74cf00fd8b16 12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162888 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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