--- title: "Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-11-26" --- # Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb086f93-51ec-42f6-8b3a-e625c528e7dd.json) ## Summary The Blue Coat CofE Academy in Walsall is seeking bids for its School Catering Services, with a total contract value of £190,000 over a period from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, employing a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Key dates include the submission deadline for the selection questionnaire on 4th January 2022, the commencement of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 14th January 2022, and the final tender submission deadline set for 15th February 2022. The academy serves a diverse student body and has a high eligibility for free school meals, indicating a strong demand for effective catering services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses such as catering companies and food service providers capable of offering innovative and engaging dining experiences tailored for school environments. Firms interested in this contract should be prepared to invest in management resources and undertake stakeholder engagement to enhance service quality. As well, those with capabilities in educational catering and experience working with special school meal programmes may find they have a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice Blue Coat CofE Academy is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the school is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Blue Coat CofE Academy is a mixed academy in Walsall with 880 students on roll of which 132 are in the sixth form. FSM eligibility is high at 42% of the student population The current caterer is Aspens The Academy is seeking an organisation who will be a proactive partner, ensuring the catering service provided is a positive dining experience for all, in order that those that are eligible take up their Free school Meal Allowance. There is no requirement for capital investment - but investment is expected in management time and support to develop the service, the team, undertake stakeholder engagement and supporting of curriculum links. The successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status into the LGPS scheme. Timetable Midday 4th January 2022 - SQ submission deadline 14th January 2022- ITT commence 20th January 2022 - Tender meeting & site visit 15th February 2022 -Tender submission deadline SQ documents can be downloaded from the link at 1.1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a0bc94-b361-4faa-a49e-c8795aafacd3 | | 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 | 26 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | 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 - 26 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a0bc94-b361-4faa-a49e-c8795aafacd3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a0bc94-b361-4faa-a49e-c8795aafacd3 26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163223 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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