--- title: "Catering and Hospitality Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2024-06-27" --- # Catering and Hospitality Services Buyer: THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2e7e693-35ec-4dda-bd26-a793a7a7b297.json) ## Summary The Consortium Academy Trust is planning a procurement process for Catering and Hospitality Services, aimed at appointing a provider for 8 schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The contract is for a three-year term starting from 1st August 2025, with possible extension for up to two years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget breakdown available for the years 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028. The Trust is seeking proactive suppliers who can enhance catering services, support their values, and ensure a high-quality dining environment for students and staff. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that specialise in school catering services or related hospitality services. The procurement method being used is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The Consortium Academy Trust, located in Cottingham, England, is actively seeking tenders that align with their objectives of providing healthy and fresh food options, maintaining high service standards, and supporting animal welfare considerations. Businesses with a focus on innovation, proactive management, and complementing the Trust's values are encouraged to bid for this contract. ## Notice The Consortium Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Catering Services at 8 of their schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The Contract being Tendered is for a three year term, from 01 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the Contract term for a further term of up to two years. The Consortium Academy Trust objectives: * To secure a Catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Schools' management teams. * To further develop the standards of a healthy, fresh food provision with a range of options to for those with dietary or ethical requirements. * To increase the standard of service for all customers. * To receive a consistently high-quality catering provision, via a motivated and fully Staffed workforce. * To generate a welcoming and efficient dining and social environment for all Students. * To receive proactive management support for the catering teams, in order to achieve and retain a full complement of motivated Staff. * To ensure animal welfare and ethical considerations are reflected in the food source. * To hold regular review meetings with the chosen Supplier and ensure communication is prompt and responsive. * To achieve overall value for money. The Tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier: - * Who will be proactive in the management of the Contract. * Who will ensure that the Catering team are enhanced moving forward into the new Contract term. * Who will review the current range of services in place and make any additional recommendations accordingly. * Who will enable the continued development of the Catering service. * Whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of Catering services within the facilities of the Trust's Schools, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the Students and Staff. * Who will evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the Trust's values and support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91211b69-530f-4df8-a72d-42ce1cd5fc20 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | COTTINGHAM | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU16 5PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire | | Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Cottingham North | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2024 at 15:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91211b69-530f-4df8-a72d-42ce1cd5fc20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91211b69-530f-4df8-a72d-42ce1cd5fc20 27th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/consortiumtrust/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://www.consortiumtrust.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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