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title: "The Gorse Academies Trust"
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# The Gorse Academies Trust

Buyer: ALIMENTUM SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85d2cfd8-b386-47b7-9d96-9677a71abf63

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## Summary

The Gorse Academies Trust is seeking catering service providers to tender for a contract lasting 36 months with possible extensions. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with a deadline for submissions on 25th November 2022. The total contract value is GBP 13,231,170 and the services fall under the main procurement category of services. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2023, and the delivery address is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for catering service providers with an annual turnover of over £20 million and audited accounts for the most recent two years to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity suitable. Businesses interested in providing school catering services, located in or able to operate in Yorkshire and the Humber, should consider participating in this restricted procedure tender to potentially secure a lucrative contract with The Gorse Academies Trust.

## Notice

The Gorse Academies Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within their academies, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch, hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be an initial term of 36 months with two optional 12-month extensions. This opportunity will follow a restricted procedure. As stated in the selection questionnaire interested parties must have an annual turnover of >PS20m and audited accounts for the most recent two years. Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via tenders@alimentumsolutions.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad22629-ff04-497b-a774-76b461dbcbcf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,231,170 |
| 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 | ALIMENTUM SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Cross Gates & Whinmoor |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad22629-ff04-497b-a774-76b461dbcbcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad22629-ff04-497b-a774-76b461dbcbcf
  25th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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