--- title: "United Learning Catering Services Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED LEARNING" published: "2018-07-27" --- # United Learning Catering Services Tender Buyer: UNITED LEARNING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c6bfdaa-b428-45d1-99a6-f759c3e34fc8.json) ## Summary The United Learning Catering Services Tender, initiated by United Learning, is currently in the Tender stage. This contract is set to renew from 1 September 2019 for a duration of three years, with a potential two-year extension. The tender is divided into three lots, encompassing various school categories with an approximate annual value ranging from £2.3 million to £3.6 million. The tender period concludes on 30 August 2018, and the services are required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South East, focusing on school catering services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those involved in the education sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those that can meet the diverse needs of independent schools and academies while demonstrating expertise in managing high-volume catering requirements. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their client base within the educational landscape, potentially increasing revenue through multi-year contracts across various locations. ## Notice United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past ten years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 35,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 15 primary academies, 22 secondary and 4 'all through' academies; UCST comprises of 11 independent schools.United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2019, on a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 3 Lots (1) Independent Schools - approx annual value 3.6M GBP; (2) Primary & Secondary Academies North, approx annual value 2.3M GBP; (3) Primary & Secondary Academies South), approx annual value 2.8M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6722e-1d18-4d16-a849-1bd45d42167f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,337,000 | | 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 | UNITED LEARNING | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE3 6SB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | West | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6722e-1d18-4d16-a849-1bd45d42167f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6722e-1d18-4d16-a849-1bd45d42167f 27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL155056 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.unitedlearning.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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