--- title: "United Learning Catering Services Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED LEARNING" published: "2022-12-05" --- # United Learning Catering Services Tender Buyer: UNITED LEARNING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6a49cff-a0e4-402a-98db-e19327b86745.json) ## Summary The United Learning Catering Services Tender is being organised by United Learning, a charitable organisation with 78 academies and 13 independent schools in the UK. The procurement process involves renewing the catering service contract starting from 1 September 2023, with a 3-year duration and a possible 2-year extension. The tender is divided into 5 lots, covering different regions in the UK and offering a total value of approximately £16.4M GBP annually. The procurement method is a selective process with a restricted procedure. The tender period closes on 11th January 2023. This tender for school catering services by United Learning presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering sector. Companies providing catering services to schools, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale operations and catering to diverse student populations, would be well-suited to compete for the different lots specified in the tender. The geographical diversity of the schools involved and the substantial annual values of the lots make this opportunity attractive for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the educational catering market. ## Notice United Learning - the trading name of the Charitable Group, one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations - comprises 13 independent schools operated within UCST, 78 state sector academies operated within ULT and a central office function that serves all our schools. Over the past ten years, the Group has grown at pace with more joining each year, across the country welcoming children of all backgrounds, all faiths and none, all abilities and giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary, secondary and 'all through'; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools (4 of which have boarding facilities).United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension.All independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary).The tender is divided into 5 Lots.The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M 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/1537d6ce-a8f1-48d2-872f-5ed245c3c80e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | | 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 | 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), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1537d6ce-a8f1-48d2-872f-5ed245c3c80e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1537d6ce-a8f1-48d2-872f-5ed245c3c80e 5th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC165656 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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