--- title: "United Learning Catering Services Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNITED LEARNING" published: "2019-09-09" --- # United Learning Catering Services Tender Buyer: UNITED LEARNING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b141329a-ca8b-4827-9159-94c19f2826e5.json) ## Summary The United Learning Catering Services Tender is managed by United Learning, a significant charitable organisation in the UK. The tender is part of the education services industry, covering various regions including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. This procurement is in the Award stage, having been granted on 30th August 2019, with an active contract period beginning from 1st September 2019 and concluding on 31st August 2022. The total value of the contract is approximately £2.34 million, and it follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender was divided into three lots catering to different educational institutions, highlighting a structured approach to meet varying needs. This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing tailored offerings to educational settings. Companies with experience in school catering, especially large-scale providers, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the diverse requirements from independent schools to primary and secondary academies, businesses focusing on innovative and quality catering solutions, alongside the ability to service multiple regions, are likely to find substantial growth potential through active participation in this tender process. ## Notice United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past ten years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 35,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 15 primary academies, 22 secondary and 4 'all through' academies; UCST comprises of 11 independent schools.United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2019, on a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 3 Lots (1) Independent Schools - approx annual value 3.6M GBP; (2) Primary & Secondary Academies North, approx annual value 2.3M GBP; (3) Primary & Secondary Academies South), approx annual value 2.8M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6020959-5e82-430d-bf60-4da7f9ca031f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Aug 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,337,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,337,000 | | 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 | UNITED LEARNING | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE3 6SB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | West | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CATERLINK; COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6020959-5e82-430d-bf60-4da7f9ca031f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6020959-5e82-430d-bf60-4da7f9ca031f 9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP158110 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.unitedlearning.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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