--- title: "Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2022-07-05" --- # Blue Coat CofE Academy- School Catering Services Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4dbd95c-6501-4c72-8511-00af0904e258.json) ## Summary The procurement process for catering services at Blue Coat CofE Academy, located in Walsall, involves a contract valued at £950,000. The buyer, Matriculate Consulting Ltd, has followed a selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender was awarded on 6th May 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2025. Key deadlines included the submission deadline for the selection questionnaire on 4th January 2022 and the tender submission deadline on 15th February 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering and meal services, particularly those with experience in managing high volumes of student diets, as 42% of the student population is eligible for free school meals. Companies that can deliver a proactive and engaging catering service, while navigating stakeholder engagement and supporting curriculum links, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractor is expected to invest time in management and service development without the need for capital investment, making this an attractive venture for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector. ## 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/745a0356-0915-40b2-be5a-196b78f7c8cd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 May 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £950,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MIQUILL CATERING SERVICES | ## 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 - 5 Jul 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745a0356-0915-40b2-be5a-196b78f7c8cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745a0356-0915-40b2-be5a-196b78f7c8cd 5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL164708 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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