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title: "Staploe Education Trust - School Catering Services"
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# Staploe Education Trust - School Catering Services

Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5eab3b0-874e-4ada-8c0b-88289427ea0c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Staploe Education Trust, which is seeking a contractor for School Catering Services across its four member academies located in Cambridgeshire. The tender, titled "Staploe Education Trust - School Catering Services", is currently at the Award stage, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 and a contract period from April 2022 to April 2027. Key dates include a deadline for submission of completed supplier questionnaires on 28th October 2021 and a tender submission deadline of 10th December 2021, following a published Invitation to Tender on 9th November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and food services industry, particularly those focusing on school meals and nutrition. Companies specialising in creating diverse and nourishing menus, as well as those with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, would be well-suited to competently meet the needs outlined in the tender. The successful contractor will not only enhance dining experiences for students but also engage positively with parents and the community, thereby providing a platform for business growth in the educational catering sector.

## Notice

Staploe Education Trust currently has four member academies - one secondary and three primaries all in Cambridgeshire. The Trust are looking for potential contractors to demonstrate their relevant experience and expertise to manage the catering services within the schools listed below. New schools joining the trust may join the contract during the contract term. The Trust are seeking a partner that -Provides varied, fresh and nourishing menus that inspire and support learning -Dining experiences across all age groups which promote social interaction and wellbeing -Friendly, professional and inclusive services for all, including the menu offer -Creative and flexible approaches which meet the individual needs of each school -Increased parental and pupil engagement encouraged through positive promotion and in response to stakeholder feedback -A focus on environmental issues - working with the Trust to limit practices associated with catering that have a negative impact on the environment -A partnership between the Trust and the provider which enables both parties to meet key objectives through good communication, mutual respect and a thorough understanding of the ethos and priorities of the Trust with regard to staff working in schools, and the community each school serves The schools that form part of this tender are : Secondary - Soham Village College, Soham - 1390 pupils on roll (11-16 year olds) Primary -The Kennet Primary School, Kennet - 100 pupils on roll Primary -The Shade Primary School, Soham - 200 pupils on roll Primary -The Weatheralls Primary School, Soham - 450 pupils on roll Please note that the successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status to Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme. The Trust is 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 the Trust are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Timetable This timetable is indicative only. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change it at its discretion. Submission of completed SQs 28th October 2021 Publish Invitation to Tender 9th November 2021 Site Visit 11th November 2021 Deadline for tender submissions 10th December 2021 Presentations 14th January 2022 Contract Start Date Beginning of April 2022 - Date TBC The Supplier Questionnaire with further details can be downloaded via the link in this advert or at www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e055ba-bf43-4577-ba3d-a633c558ba62 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS |

## 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

- 22 Apr 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e055ba-bf43-4577-ba3d-a633c558ba62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e055ba-bf43-4577-ba3d-a633c558ba62
  22nd April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR164242
  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

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