--- title: "The Mead Educational Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-12-08" --- # The Mead Educational Trust Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b33482a9-17d6-40fe-bcb8-eceef9d20a6f.json) ## Summary The Mead Educational Trust is seeking contractors to provide quality catering services across its thirteen academies in Leicester and Leicestershire. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is set to begin with an invitation to tender (ITT) on 27th January 2022, with a submission deadline of 1st March 2022. The contract, which has a three-year duration starting from 1st August 2022, includes an option for a two-year extension. The procurement will be conducted through a restricted procedure, divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for Secondary academies on a guaranteed annual cost model and Lot 2 for Primary schools based on a fixed price per meal model. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that have experience in educational settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement structure appears suitable for agile and innovative service providers that can adapt to the specific needs of diverse academies. With empowerment of the bidders to demonstrate their understanding of the individual characteristics of each academy, there is potential for businesses that can showcase tailored solutions and initiatives to excel in this tender process. ## Notice The Mead Educational Trust currently has thirteen member academies - five secondary and eight primaries all in Leicester and Leicestershire.The Trust are looking for potential contractors to demonstrate their relevant experience and expertise to manage quality catering services for its secondary and primary academies from August 2022 with a 3 year contract and the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. New schools joining the Trust may join the contract(s) during the contract term.The tender is being split into two Lots - Lot 1 Secondaries and Lot 2 Primaries.The financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed annual cost/return model.Lot 2 will be on a fixed price per meal modelThe Trust values the individuality of all member academies and expects bidders to demonstrate a sound appreciation of this in their tender submissions and in any proposed initiatives.The SQ documentation can be downloaded from the link in 1.1Indicative timetable27th January 2022 -ITT commences31st January 2022 - Tender Meeting(Online)3rd & 4th February 2022 - Site Visits1st March 2022 - Tender submission deadline31st March 2022 - Presentations1st August 2022 - Contract Comencement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351a3ebe-af96-46c4-aa58-15b4b2310cdb | | 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 | 8 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351a3ebe-af96-46c4-aa58-15b4b2310cdb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351a3ebe-af96-46c4-aa58-15b4b2310cdb 8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC163289 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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