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title: "Star Academies ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8145afa0-28be-4697-8118-db17abefe0fd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STAR ACADEMIES"
published: "2020-12-21"
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# Star Academies ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: STAR ACADEMIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8145afa0-28be-4697-8118-db17abefe0fd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Star Academies, which is based in Lancashire, UK, seeking bids for its "Catering Tender" aimed at providing school catering services across multiple locations. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids by 5th February 2021, for a contract valued at £15,500,000 that will commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2026. The opportunity is divided into four geographical Lots, covering regions such as Lancashire/Manchester, West Yorkshire, the Midlands, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially suitable as they can bid for individual Lots according to their operational locations. The multi-site nature of the contract encourages various catering companies, from local suppliers to larger providers, to compete, thus opening avenues for growth in an expanding market.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Star Academies, at the following sites. The opportunity is broken down into Lots according to Geographic location. Bidders may bid for individual Lots or all Lots. LOT 1 (Lancashire/Manchester): Eden Boys' School,The Olive School, Highfield Leadership Academy,The Valley Leadership Academy,Eden Boys' School, The Olive School, Eden Girls' Leadership Academy,Eden Boys' Leadership Academy LOT 2 (West Yorkshire): Laisterdyke Leadership Academy,Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy, High Crags Primary Leadership Academy, Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy, Eden Boys' Leadership Academy LOT 3 (Midlands): Eden Boys' School,The Olive School, Small Heath Leadership Academy,Eden Girls' School, Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, The Olive School,Starbank (across three sites) LOT 4(London): Eden Girls' School, The Olive School(across three sites from Sept 2021), Eden Girls' School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b6949d-7514-4402-a4c1-d02ed4d554fe |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,500,000 |
| 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 | STAR ACADEMIES |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b6949d-7514-4402-a4c1-d02ed4d554fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b6949d-7514-4402-a4c1-d02ed4d554fe
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lancashire:-School-catering-services./THCW298586
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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