--- title: "Rutland Learning Trust - School Meals Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-06-03" --- # Rutland Learning Trust - School Meals Service Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf7fa02-549d-40ec-91ef-e65b425e09e5.json) ## Summary The Rutland Learning Trust, spearheaded by Matriculate Consulting Ltd, has completed a procurement process for a School Meals Service catering to 1,750 pupils across 12 primary schools and one special school in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Rutland Learning Trust - School Meals Service," was pursued under a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021, running through to 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £2,245,000 GBP. Key dates, such as the award announcement on 21st May 2021, are integral to this process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in school meals and large-scale catering services. Companies that are capable of managing diverse needs across multiple school sites will find this a fitting avenue to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as these contracts are well-suited for businesses looking to grow within the educational sector. The opportunity also encompasses catering firms that can demonstrate experience and reliability in delivering high-quality services tailored for educational environments. ## Notice The Rutland Learning Trust, Oakham CofE Primary and The Parks School are running a joint procurement process. The Schools are voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore they are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. They are looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services for 1750 pupils across 12 primary schools and 1 special school with effect from 1st August 2021 All the schools have their own kitchen - with the exception of The Parks School (which is on the same site as Oakham Primary) Annual turnover is approximately 475,000 GBP Catering services are currently provided by three caterers. The following schools are included in this tender exercise The Rutland Learning Trust: -Ketton CofE Primary -St Nicholas CE Primary -Whissenden CE Primary -Langham CE Primary -Exton and Greetham CE Primary School -Cottesmore Academy -Uppingham CofE Primary* -Great Casterton -Glapthorn CE Primary -Polebrook CE Primary -Empingham CE Primary Oakham CofE Primary and The Parks School *Uppingham CofE Primary will join the contract on 1st August 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e7b57-6159-45a5-b1f7-f82ab5d5f076 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 May 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,245,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,250,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN5 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Purton | | Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LOVE FOOD JM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e7b57-6159-45a5-b1f7-f82ab5d5f076 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6e7b57-6159-45a5-b1f7-f82ab5d5f076 3rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN162105 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.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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