--- title: "The Coastal Collaborative Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST" published: "2025-01-30" --- # The Coastal Collaborative Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025 Buyer: THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b85ab6c-62aa-4752-9149-ec2db23c8c98.json) ## Summary The Coastal Collaborative Trust has announced a tender for a multi-supplier catering framework, titled "The Coastal Collaborative Trust Catering Framework Tender 2025." This procurement is intended to source catering services for two initial schools, Blackpool 6th Form College and Hodgson Academy, with the potential for additional schools to join later. The framework is located in the North West region of the UK and falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). This tender is currently in the active stage, with select bidding processes initiated and key deadlines including tender responses by early May 2025, and the contract commencement in August 2025. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, with an initial contract duration of three years, extendable by up to two additional years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market presence by partnering with a reputable education trust. Businesses with the capability to offer flexible, value-driven catering solutions that align with the specific needs and values of individual schools will have a competitive advantage. Successful bidders will benefit from the visibility and credibility of being part of a multi-supplier framework, providing services to educational institutions in the North West region of England. ## Notice The Coastal Collaborative Trust 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 The Coastal Collaborative Trust to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 2 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Trust 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 August 2025 for the initial 2 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Blackpool 6th Form College and Hodgson Academy with full tender costings and proposals for Blackpool 6th Form College and Hodgson Academy for a contract start in August 2025. 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 site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early April 2025. Tender responses deadline is planned for early May 2025 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early June 2025. 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/42e9b7f4-c62a-4ed8-af61-06b95bc987d1 | | 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 | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | 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 COASTAL COLLABORATIVE TRUST | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY6 7EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Wyre | | Electoral ward | Breck | | Westminster constituency | Fylde | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e9b7f4-c62a-4ed8-af61-06b95bc987d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e9b7f4-c62a-4ed8-af61-06b95bc987d1 30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN169293 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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