--- title: "SUAT Catering Provision - Fully Managed School Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2019-04-01" --- # SUAT Catering Provision - Fully Managed School Service Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caabe4db-d98b-41dc-83e9-997cb6c314ef.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire University Academies Trust, a Multi Academy Trust based in Stone, Staffordshire, is currently seeking bids for the "SUAT Catering Provision - Fully Managed School Service". This procurement is classified under canteen and catering services, with a total contract value of £183,000. The tender is in the active stage, and interested suppliers must submit their applications by 30th April 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and will last until 31st August 2020. This open procurement method allows for a competitive bidding process, inviting qualified service providers to participate. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those with a focus on healthy, balanced meal provision for educational settings. Companies that can deliver high-quality meals and work collaboratively with schools to promote healthy eating among students will find this tender particularly suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the trust seeks to engage local suppliers to enhance the dining experience for approximately 3,300 pupils across seven schools in the Staffordshire region. ## Notice The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which currently consists first, primary and secondary schools across Staffordshire and the Trust head offices are based in Stone, Staffordshire. SUAT has approximately 3,300 pupils and employs over 500 members of staff; more details on the individual schools may be found by accessing the Trust website - www.suatrust.co.uk. SUAT promotes high aspirations and excellence for all. Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, pupils, and the wider community in order to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Quality facilities management in each of our academies is key in sustaining the learning and working environments of our pupils and staff and supports better outcomes for all. SUAT therefore requires a school meal service that provides healthy, balanced meal options. We believe that there is a link between a healthy diet and the ability to learn effectively, and therefore, we require this important element of the school day to benefit our pupils as much as possible. We want every child or parent to be able to choose, and be provided with, their preferred meal. We also want every child to enjoy their meal in a well prepared and safe dining environment. We understand the schools have a responsibility to promote and encourage healthy eating and we require a caterer to work with our academies on developing this further. It is very important that the service delivers both value for money as well as high standards in procurement, production and customer care. The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is seeking to procure catering services on behalf of seven schools in the Staffordshire area. The purpose of this tender notice is to inform potential suppliers about SUAT requirements for the supply of catering services and offer managed service providers the opportunity to apply. Suppliers who would like to register their interest in bidding for the contract should do so by contacting hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk, and provide a name and email contact details for the supplier's designated point of contact, for SUAT to make contact accordingly. Tender documentation would be provided directly by hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk for the designated point of contact of the interested party. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09102be6-33aa-4364-9b81-adf1e8127143 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £183,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | STONE | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST15 0TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Walton | | Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2019 at 19:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09102be6-33aa-4364-9b81-adf1e8127143 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09102be6-33aa-4364-9b81-adf1e8127143 1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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