--- title: "Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust - School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-02-05" --- # Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust - School Catering Services Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b19507b4-b5a1-4e8c-b337-2246716c0f76.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT), located in the West Midlands, is currently seeking a catering partner for its 17 primary schools, a process initiated under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The tender, titled "School Catering Services," will conclude on 12th March 2021, with the contract expected to start on 1st August 2021 and run until 31st July 2026. The total contract value is anticipated to reach GBP 1,875,000 annually, increasing from the current turnover of GBP 1,075,000. Interested suppliers should ensure they can meet specific criteria, including the provision of the Real Living Wage to employees and gaining Admitted Body Status from pension authorities. This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those equipped to manage multiple locations. The successful bidders will have the potential to expand their operations and revenues in a lucrative educational sector. Companies with experience in similar contracts, a robust understanding of compliance requirements such as employee wages, and the ability to cater to specific dietary needs will be favourable contenders for this opportunity. ## Notice Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT) is West Midlands based Trust, currently consisting of 17 primary schools, and is seeking a catering partner(s) to manage catering services from 1st August 2021 across all seventeen member academies The schools will be split into two geographical Lots. Bidders can tender for one or two lots. Total current turnover for both Lots is GBP 1,075,000 per annum, with an expectation to increase to GBP 1,875,000 over the term of the contract The current catering provision is provided by a mixture of providers. The successful organisation(s) will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from two Pension Authorities, offer LGPS(or equivalent) to transferring and all new employees, and pay a minimum of the Real Living Wage to all employees. Supplier Questionnaire with further details can be downloaded via the link in this advert ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4def1f94-21be-44a8-8251-6f7622e4a551 | | 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 | 5 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,975,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 5 Feb 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4def1f94-21be-44a8-8251-6f7622e4a551 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4def1f94-21be-44a8-8251-6f7622e4a551 5th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161351 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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