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title: "Nexus Multi Academy Trust"
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# Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a775033f-a2ef-43a9-b4d5-08530e1dda3f

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## Summary

The Nexus Multi Academy Trust is currently seeking a sole catering partner to provide services to eight of their ten special schools located in the Rotherham and Doncaster area. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with bids required to be submitted by 10:00 AM on 23 April 2021. The overall contract value is set at £500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 23 October 2021 and run until 22 October 2024. The industry category for this procurement falls under School Meals, and it is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses that specialise in providing quality food services within school environments, particularly those who can tailor menus to meet diverse dietary requirements. Suppliers with a proven track record in delivering a positive dining experience in educational settings will be well-suited to compete. The trust is particularly looking for a partner committed to using fresh ingredients and creating lasting, pleasant experiences for students and their families.

## Notice

Nexus Multi Academy Trust are seeking a sole catering partner to provide a food service to eight of their ten academies. The academies are all special schools based in the Rotherham and Doncaster area. The schools currently use local authority catering services. The number of pupils on roll at each school ranges from 75 to 150 and each school has different requirements in relation to pupil needs. This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to all eight schools. The Academy is looking to partner with a catering provider who will genuinely care and take pride in the food served. The creation of positive dining room experience will underpin the success of the partnership which will include fresh ingredients, great service and by morally doing the right thing at all times. Suppliers who cannot provided these requirements need not register an interest in this opportunity. Investment into the kitchen facilities would be considered but is not an essential condition. Additional information: Interested catering food suppliers must have a proven track record for providing a quality food provision within similar school environments. Simply put, Nexus Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a long term partner who can tailor menus to dietary requirements, create memorable postive dining experiences and who put the pupils and their families at the centre for all decision making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555b7b5-3f83-48a7-a4a2-4385b374eaba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2021 - 22 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | WANTAGE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX12 9WE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555b7b5-3f83-48a7-a4a2-4385b374eaba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f555b7b5-3f83-48a7-a4a2-4385b374eaba
  23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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