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title: "Evolution Academy Trust ~ Catering Services Tender"
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# Evolution Academy Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

Buyer: EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e237c0b-042a-48ac-b84a-fa6049dcbde4

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## Summary

The Evolution Academy Trust is seeking tenders for a three-year catering services contract, covering its 12 primary schools located in the East of England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 12 June 2020. The contract will officially commence on 2 November 2020 and could extend up to an additional two years, subject to performance and mutual agreement. The tender is classified under the CPV code for school catering services and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative food concepts that cater to diverse dietary requirements. SMEs with experience in school catering are well-positioned to compete, as the successful bidder will need to offer both quality service and a guaranteed cost return. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with educational institutions and expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 12 primary schools. The Trust has 3,950 students on its roll, along with 721 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as to looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 2 November 2020 to 1 November 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extension would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a2b898-df9c-4dee-81f7-bdf740303b8a |
| 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 | 10 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 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 | EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 6TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 May 2020 at 19:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a2b898-df9c-4dee-81f7-bdf740303b8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a2b898-df9c-4dee-81f7-bdf740303b8a
  10th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-School-catering-services./F9N99535Q9
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