--- title: "School Catering Framework Contract for Rodillian MAT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2021-06-01" --- # School Catering Framework Contract for Rodillian MAT Buyer: THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eea7b441-771e-46ce-bc31-b3c913fd8827.json) ## Summary The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust is seeking to establish a School Catering Framework Contract aimed at sourcing catering services for its schools, with an emphasis on flexibility and value. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1 July 2021. The contract is intended to commence on 1 February 2022 and will cover catering services for an initial three schools located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with the potential for additional schools to join later. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure and is targeting a contract duration of five years, including options for extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can demonstrate the ability to adapt their offerings to meet the diverse needs of different educational institutions. Companies that possess experience in large-scale food service delivery and those who can evidence a commitment to best value practices will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this framework could enhance business growth for caterers by expanding their client base within the educational sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Rodillian Multi Academy Trust and its affiliated schools. ## Notice Rodillian Multi Academy Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools within the trust may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 2The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Rodillian MAT schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 3 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-October 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d07cc3-2c30-496f-a0e5-6374afd87486 | | 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 | 1 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 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 | THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF3 3PS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Ardsley & Robin Hood | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South West and Morley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d07cc3-2c30-496f-a0e5-6374afd87486 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d07cc3-2c30-496f-a0e5-6374afd87486 1st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN162095 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.rpj3group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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